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Balaena. The Mysticetus, or common Whale.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Hand-colored engraving depicting a whale being cut up by men on a beach. Title and production information in lower margin.

whales
1798-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Chapman, J.; Wilkes, J.
ink; paper; color wash
8 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in
Britain: London