THREE BEACHED WHALES

Date20th Century

Mediumphoto reproduction

Dimensions5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)

Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer

Object number2001.100.6157

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionStylized image of three beached whales lying on the shore, facing right, with mouths open and male anatomy exposed. A fourth whale is in the water, near shore, spouting; with other whales behind him in the background. Small groups of men (possibly naked) are on the shore. three small rowboats and four large sailing ships in background. Two blocks of text in left and right bottom corners of image, in Dutch and French. Original engraving made in 1577. Published by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, California Palace of the Legion of Honour. Reproduction of an engraving.

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