Whaling Scene - Sperm Whaling Save Share Ask Question Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project Save Share Ask Question A sperm whaling scene possibly painted by someone who was on a whaler. Painted on the verso side of a chart. Classification whales Date Made 1850-01-02 Legal Status PERMANENT COLLECTION Major Collection Hart Nautical Maker unknown Materials tempera; pastel; paper Measurements 16 in x 23 1/2 in Place Made United States Topics Whaling