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Whaling Scene - Sperm Whaling
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: crayon & tempera
Maker: unknown
Place made: United States
Date made: 1850-1940
Materials: tempera; pastel; paper
Measurements: 16 in x 23 1/2 in
Nomenclature: whaling scenes
Classification: whales
AF-WA-0419
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: crayon & tempera
Maker: unknown
Place made: United States
Date made: 1850-1940
Materials: tempera; pastel; paper
Measurements: 16 in x 23 1/2 in
Nomenclature: whaling scenes
Classification: whales
A sperm whaling scene possibly painted by someone who was on a whaler. Painted on the verso side of a chart.
AF-WA-0419