Watson and the Shark | John Singleton Copley | 1778 Size:20"x16" is indicative of the relatively

is indicative of the relatively late date for the type of ship shown and is an early representation of the use of chain cable

He gained notice for his portrayals of Brunel's steamships Great Western and Great Britain

refused to surrender and fought to the last man

It is characterized by a dramatic contrast between the darkened sky and the lively activities taking place on the shore

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Watson and the Shark | John Singleton Copley | 1778 Size:20"x16" is indicative of the relativelyWatson and the Shark is an oil painting by the American painter John Singleton Copley, depicting the rescue of the English boy Brook Watson from a shark attack in Havana, Cuba. Copley, then living in London, painted three versions. The 1778 version is in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and