Colored print reproduction of a painting by George G. Lawton showing whalers pursuing sperm whales. with two whaleships in the background, one of which flies a U. S. flag. Some of the whaleships have masts and sails; this was a strategy that enabled whalers to sneak up behind a whale (the splashing and vibrations created by oars could alert the whale). Title and artist name printed in lower margin. "Copyrighted by George G. Lawton, East Greenwich, R.I., 1886." printed at left of lower margin.
