W-74-0004
English CHARLES BROOKING Hand Colored Engraving, Greenland Fishery
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DETAILS
An antique British maritime scene of British ships and boats chasing three whales. A glacier with two polar bears appears in the right foreground.
TITLE
Greenland Fishery. Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, & Sold by J. Boydell, Engraver at the Unicorn y corner of Queen Street Cheapside
PUBLISHER
John Boydell (London, England, active 1746-1818)
MAKER
Charles Brooking (British, circa 1723-59) | Engraver: John Boydell (British, 1720-1804)
MARKS
Printed (lower left): Brooking Pinx, (lower right) Boydell Sculp. 68
PERIOD
George II (1727-60) | Mid 18th century
DATE
1754
DIMENSIONS
Width 23 Depth 0.75 Height 19 inches
Sight: Width 16.5 Height 11.75 inches
CONDITION
Note: yellowing to paper.
