Bilder John Chapman (Active 1792-1823) – View of a Beached Whale – Etching (1802)

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"The Mysticetus, or common Whale". This work depicts several figures clambering upon and flensing a large whale stranded on a shoreline, with a mountainous coast and a sailing vessel visible in the background. This etching was published as part of the monumental Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, compiled by John Wilkes in London. The scene captures the eighteenth-century industry and scientific curiosity surrounding cetaceans, illustrating the physical scale of the animal in relation to the human figures engaged in harvesting its blubber.

John Chapman was an English engraver and artist active in London during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. He is primarily recognized for his extensive contributions to the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, for which he produced a wide range of portraits and natural history subjects. Chapman’s work is characterized by a precise and fine-lined technique that was well-suited to the educational and documentary goals of encyclopedic publishing. He collaborated frequently with publishers like John Wilkes to create high-quality visual records of the world's fauna for the British public.

Artist or Maker:
John Chapman.

Dimensions:
Approximately 21 cm x 13 cm.

Medium:
Etching.

Date:
1802.

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.