Fine coloured Aquatint after W.H. Huggins and engraved by T. Sutherland
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entitled "South Sea Whale Fishery. A representation of the Ships Amelia Wilson & Castor off the Island Bouro - with their Boats & Crew in the various process of Fishing shewing the manner the Spermacetti Whales are caught also the mode of cutting them into the Ship & Boiling the Oil upon Deck ...". In the foreground at left "The Head of a large Whale in the Agonies of Death" and at right "A Boat destroy'd by a Wounded Whale". London published Jan. 1 1825 by W.J. Huggins Marine Painter. This plate is dedicated to Ph. Skelton Andrew & Wm. Nichols Esquires Owners of the said Ships. Measurements 20 1/2 x 26 inches including wide margins. Beautifully mounted & framed behind glass. A magnificent aquatint in absolute perfect condition.
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Stock No.: 124189
Published: 1825
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