seagodofmagic:The Northern Whale Fishery: The “Swan” and “Isabella,” c. 1840 by John Ward of Hullsaw
seagodofmagic:The Northern Whale Fishery: The “Swan” and “Isabella,” c. 1840 by John Ward of Hullsaw this painting a few years ago in the national gallery in dc and lost my mind–they’re actually peeling a whale! it’s incredible! i tried to find it again when i was there this summer but sadly it’s no longer on display -- source link
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