Whale Collection (#10)

Thé tail
Serge Melesan

Deep blue sea
Serge Melesan

Humpback whale on the Iris bank
Barathieu Gabriel

New born
Serge Melesan

Whale-watching
Andreas Klesse

Whaling
7272474 Whaling by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Whaling (Balaena mysticetus) table from natural history treaty edited by Charles D Orbigny, Paris 1849.); Fototeca Gilardi

In the midst of Leviathan. ; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
In the midst of " Leviathan." ; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. [Dramatic arctic scene with whales and sailing ship in rough seas]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Plate 34: King Ferdinand as Neptune, seated on a whale at center, with putti atop two smal... 1636
Plate 34: King Ferdinand as Neptune, seated on a whale at center, with putti atop two small fish on either side; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis

Beached Whale, 1598. Creator: Jacob Matham
Beached Whale, 1598

Landscape with a Ship and Jonah and the Whale, ca. 1570. ca. 1570. Creators: Anon, Lucas Gassel
Landscape with a Ship and Jonah and the Whale, ca. 1570

The whale heaved its whole vast bulk out of the water (colour litho)
3100088 The whale heaved its whole vast bulk out of the water (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The whale heaved its whole vast bulk out of the water)

Shipping in Choppy Seas with a Whale in the Foreground, 1650-1700 (oil on panel)
7286020 Shipping in Choppy Seas with a Whale in the Foreground, 1650-1700 (oil on panel) by Verwer, Justus de (1626-88); 49x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Whale and sun rays
Mircea Costina

Tale of whales
Serge Melesan

Usa, Alaska. Humpback whales jumping and breaching

A humpback whale shows its flukes and a waterfall as it sounds

This whale shows off its unusually light colored fluke near Point Adolphus, Alaska

Canada, British Columbia, Great Bear Rainforest. Humpback whale tail

Escort tail
Serge Melesan

Moby Dick, from the novel Moby Dick, USA, New York, 1851 (colour litho)
7272432 Moby Dick, from the novel Moby Dick, USA, New York, 1851 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Herman Melville (1819-1891) Illustration from the novel Moby Dick, USA

Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties, pub. 1871 (colour lithograph)
2836287 Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties, pub. 1871 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Between two worlds
Cédric Péneau

Whaling off the Cape of Good Hope (colour litho)
1547360 Whaling off the Cape of Good Hope (colour litho) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66) (after); Private Collection

Cutting up the Whale (engraving)
671344 Cutting up the Whale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting up the Whale. Illustration for The Sea by F Whymper (Cassell, c 1890)

A huge cetacean stranded on the beach of Massa, the great efforts to drag it ashore (colour litho)
2815150 A huge cetacean stranded on the beach of Massa, the great efforts to drag it ashore (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spotted sea
Serge Melesan

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South East Alaska, LeConte Glacier, Whale breaching, close-up Date: 24/03/2010

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orca or killer whale (Orcinus orca) attacking southern sea lion pup (Otaria byronia) in shallow water near beach Date: 22/04/2005

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orca or killer whale (Orcinus orca) flipping sea lion pup (Otaria byronia) in air with tail Date: 22/04/2005

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Midnight sun lights Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sounds while diving among icebergs from Jakobshavn Isfjord in Disko Bay on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Humpback Whale and Calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) sounding while swimming among icebergs from Jakobshavn Isfjord in Disko Bay Date: 17/07/2007

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sounds while feeding in Disko Bay near icebergs from Jakobshavn Isfjord on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sounds while feeding among icebergs from Jakobshavn Isfjord in Disko Bay Date: 17/07/2007

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaking surface of water in Disko Bay near icebergs from Jakobshavn Isfjord on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf breaching in Disko Bay near icebergs from Jakobshavn Isfjord on summer afternoon Date: 17/07/2007

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Greenland, Nuussuaq Peninsula, Qaasuitsup, Disko Bay near Saqqaq. Pair of Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Nuussuaq Peninsula, Qaasuitsup, Disko Bay near Saqqaq. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) along the Greenland coast with icebergs. Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Nuussuaq Peninsula, Qaasuitsup, Disko Bay near Saqqaq. Pair of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in front of Greenland coast with icebergs. Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Qaqortoq. South Greenland's largest town. Rock art part of cultural project called Stone and man 18 Nordic artists works displayed around town. Marine life, fish & whales

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Greenland, Qaqortoq. South Greenland's largest town. Rock art part of cultural project called Stone and man 18 Nordic artists works displayed around town. Marine life, fish & whales

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Vertebrae of a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lies on a snow-covered beach one year after its death, glacier in distance. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Vertebrae of a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lies on a beach one year after its death, glacier in distance. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar feeds on a submerged fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcass. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult swims next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, and seagulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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"Captivating and Majestic: Exploring the World of Whales" Whales, these magnificent creatures of the deep, have fascinated humans for centuries. From the iconic Moby Dick to real-life encounters with killer whales and belugas, their presence leaves us in awe. In Herman Melville's timeless novel "Moby Dick, " we catch a glimpse of the legendary white whale that has captured imaginations for generations. A wood engraving from the late 19th century provides us with a rare visual representation during Melville's lifetime. Moving on to present-day wonders, we encounter "MEL, " an adult male killer whale or orca who roams the waters off Patagonia, Argentina. These images taken in March 2006 show him hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach at Punta Norte. His strength and intelligence are truly remarkable. The enchanting beluga it also makes an appearance in our journey through these captivating creatures. Pictured as PT9599, this majestic creature glides gracefully through Arctic waters in Kareliya, Russia's White Sea. Venturing further into Canada's Vancouver Aquarium, we witness another mesmerizing display by a killer whale breaching its way through Pacific Northwest waters. The sheer power and elegance displayed by these giants is simply breathtaking. Not limited to just one species, humpback whales join our exploration as they breach dramatically off Alaska's coast. Their acrobatic displays leave spectators speechless while highlighting their natural gracefulness. As we delve deeper into understanding these marine marvels' social structures and family dynamics, we come across a heartwarming image of a sperm whale family swimming together harmoniously. This reminds us that beneath their immense size lies intricate relationships built upon love and care. Whether it be spy hopping or breaching out of water like acrobats performing for an audience, each interaction with these incredible beings offers glimpses into their mysterious world—a world that continues to captivate and inspire us.