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The Whale, 1836 (coloured aquatint)
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The Whale, 1836 (coloured aquatint)
PEM200735 The Whale, 1836 (coloured aquatint) by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837) (after); 55.9x59.5 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22215930
© Peabody Essex Museum / Bridgeman Images
Crew Danger Debris Drowning Shipwreck Whaling Right Whale
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The Whale, 1836
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is a captivating coloured aquatint print that transports viewers to the perilous world of whaling in the 19th century. Created by Jean Francois Garneray, this artwork measures 55.9x59.5 cm and is housed at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. The image depicts a dramatic scene filled with danger and chaos. A massive right whale dominates the foreground, its immense size emphasized by the tiny crew members desperately clinging to an upturned boat nearby. The shipwrecked vessel lies broken and scattered debris floats around them, symbolizing the treacherous nature of their pursuit. Garneray's meticulous attention to detail brings this harrowing moment to life; every ripple on the water and every crease in the sailors' clothing can be discerned. The artist's use of vibrant colours adds intensity to an already gripping narrative. "The Whale, 1836" serves as a poignant reminder of both man's audacity and vulnerability when faced with nature's mightiest creatures. It captures not only the physical dangers associated with whaling but also explores themes of survival and human resilience. This powerful artwork from Bridgeman Images invites us into a historical era where bravery mingled with uncertainty on vast oceans teeming with majestic marine life. As we gaze upon it, we are transported back in time - witnessing firsthand one fateful encounter between man and beast that forever altered lives at sea.
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