Whaling Collection (#4)

The crew of a shipwrecked whaler rescued on a block of ice left two days... (colour litho)
2815020 The crew of a shipwrecked whaler rescued on a block of ice left two days... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sperm-Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus) (engraving)
2816983 The Sperm-Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sperm-Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus)

Une Pinte De Lait... De Baleine (engraving)
2789227 Une Pinte De Lait... De Baleine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Pinte De Lait... De Baleine)

Throwing the Harpoon (engraving)
3634789 Throwing the Harpoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing the Harpoon. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Lifting a Whale (engraving)
3627792 Lifting a Whale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lifting a Whale. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

The First Greenland Whaling Ship leaving Hull (engraving)
1101076 The First Greenland Whaling Ship leaving Hull (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Greenland Whaling Ship leaving Hull)

Captain Ludlow, Commander of the American Whaling Barque, "Monmouth"(engraving)
1097515 Captain Ludlow, Commander of the American Whaling Barque, " Monmouth" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Ludlow)

The Greenland or Whale Fishery, engraved by E. Kirkall, c. 1720 (colour litho)
1147293 The Greenland or Whale Fishery, engraved by E. Kirkall, c.1720 (colour litho) by Baston, Thomas (fl.1715-21) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Whalers at Work, 1890s (engraving)
1147290 Whalers at Work, 1890s (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Whaling ships, from Jacob Segersz van der Brugges Journael, 1634 (woodcut)
1147287 Whaling ships, from Jacob Segersz van der Brugges Journael, 1634 (woodcut) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; Dutch, out of copyright

There She Blows, Blows, Blows, for The Perils and Romance of Whaling
1147285 There She Blows, Blows, Blows, for The Perils and Romance of Whaling in Century Magazine, June 1890 (engraving) by Taber, W

A Race for a Whale, for The Perils and Romance of Whaling
1147284 A Race for a Whale, for The Perils and Romance of Whaling in Century Magazine, June 1890 (litho) by Taber, W. (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Sounding (small boat crews with hand harpoons make ready for the hunt)
1147283 Sounding (small boat crews with hand harpoons make ready for the hunt), for The Perils and Romance of Whaling in Century Magazine, June 1890 (engraving) by Taber, W

Burning the Wrecks to Avoid Danger to other Vessels
1147282 Burning the Wrecks to Avoid Danger to other Vessels, from The American Whale Fishery, 1852 (colour litho) by Currier

La peche a la baleine (engraving)
2787569 La peche a la baleine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche a la baleine)

Whale-Fishing (engraving)
668417 Whale-Fishing (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whale-Fishing.-Fac-simile of a Woodcut in the " Cosmographie Universelle" of Thevet)

An iced-in British whaleboat is liberated by the suns rays, Baffin Bay, July 1817
STC175884 An iced-in British whaleboat is liberated by the suns rays, Baffin Bay, July 1817, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 21, by Jules Ferrario

Specimen de dessins envoyes par le Gouvernement japonais (engraving)
2793081 Specimen de dessins envoyes par le Gouvernement japonais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Whaling Ship, c. 1845 (colour litho)
1147292 French Whaling Ship, c.1845 (colour litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Using a harpoon gun from a fast steamboat, 1890s (engraving)
1147291 Using a harpoon gun from a fast steamboat, 1890s (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; German, out of copyright

A whaler with boat fast to a fish (with the gun harpoon), 1880s (engraving)
1147286 A whaler with boat fast to a fish (with the gun harpoon), 1880s (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Fast to a Whale (whalers securing to their quarry by a harpoon line)
1147280 Fast to a Whale (whalers securing to their quarry by a harpoon line), for The Perils and Romance of Whaling in Century Magazine, August 1890 (litho) by Taber, W

Lancing a Whale, for The Perils and Romance of Whaling in Century Magazine
1147277 Lancing a Whale, for The Perils and Romance of Whaling in Century Magazine, August 1890 (engraving) by Taber, W. (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Gamming (whalers relaxing and dancing on deck)
1147276 Gamming (whalers relaxing and dancing on deck), for The Perils and Romance of Whaling in Century Magazine, August 1890 (engraving) by Taber, W

Whale Destroying Whaling Ship, c. 1875 (watercolour on paper)
1201957 Whale Destroying Whaling Ship, c.1875 (watercolour on paper) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Jointing of a Whale, late 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT163007 The Jointing of a Whale, late 19th century (colour engraving) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boats Approaching a Whale, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl
STC134528 Boats Approaching a Whale, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1785-1820), published by Edward Orme, 1813 (colour litho) by Clark

A Whaler (colour litho)
5987091 A Whaler (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Whaler. Illustration for Adventure on the Seven Seas (Sunshine Press)

The Whale-oil Refinery near the Village of Smerenburg, 1639 (oil on canvas)
5916307 The Whale-oil Refinery near the Village of Smerenburg, 1639 (oil on canvas) by Man, Cornelis de (1621-1706); 108x205 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Canot lance en l air par une baleme (engraving)
3629437 Canot lance en l air par une baleme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canot lance en l air par une baleme)

An Inhospitable Reception (engraving)
1053593 An Inhospitable Reception (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Inhospitable Reception, Whales ashore on the Coast of Scotland)

Whaling in the Arctic (chromolitho)
1093937 Whaling in the Arctic (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whaling in the Arctic)

Harpooning the Whale in the Aretic Seas, for Lamp Oil (engraving)
665317 Harpooning the Whale in the Aretic Seas, for Lamp Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harpooning the Whale in the Aretic Seas, for Lamp Oil)

Attacking a Whale with the Hand Harpoon (engraving)
655296 Attacking a Whale with the Hand Harpoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacking a Whale with the Hand Harpoon)

A Ships Boat Attacking a Whale, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl
STC134527 A Ships Boat Attacking a Whale, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1785-1820), published by Edward Orme, 1813 (colour litho) by Clark

Sketch from the Dundee Antarctic Whaling Expedition, 1892-93 (w / c)
6198124 Sketch from the Dundee Antarctic Whaling Expedition, 1892-93 (w/c) by Burn-Murdoch, William G. (1862-1939); 11.3x17.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Illustration for Peter The Whaler by William H G Kingston (colour litho)
5991313 Illustration for Peter The Whaler by William H G Kingston (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter meets Silas Flint)

Illustration for Peter The Whaler by William H G Kingston (colour litho)
5991318 Illustration for Peter The Whaler by William H G Kingston (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whaling (coloured engraving)
5998833 Whaling (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whaling. Print published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

Whalers Trying Out (carving up a whale and hauling its meat aboard)
1147274 Whalers Trying Out (carving up a whale and hauling its meat aboard), for The Perils and Romance of Whaling in Century Magazine, August 1890 (engraving) by Davidson

Dundee Screw Whalers (engraving)
1612806 Dundee Screw Whalers (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dundee Screw Whalers. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 March 1861)

"South Sea Whaling, "in the General Exhibition of Water-Colour Drawings, Dudley Gallery (engraving)
1588610 " South Sea Whaling, " in the General Exhibition of Water-Colour Drawings, Dudley Gallery (engraving) by Brierly

Whaling off the coast of South America (chromolitho)
972129 Whaling off the coast of South America (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whaling off the coast of South America)

Whaling (colour litho)
3096785 Whaling (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whaling. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther (Eklingen)

Whaling in the South Pacific (oil on canvas)
3031230 Whaling in the South Pacific (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDon Troiani; American, out of copyright

Nipped in the Ice, 1876-94 (hand-coloured lithograph)
3704165 Nipped in the Ice, 1876-94 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Cutting up a Whale, Gathering the Spermaceti from the Head (engraving)
3627690 Cutting up a Whale, Gathering the Spermaceti from the Head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting up a Whale)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Whaling: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step aboard the literary vessel as we delve into the captivating world of whaling, inspired by Melville's timeless masterpiece, Moby Dick. This wood engraving from the late 19th century offers a rare glimpse at the enigmatic white whale himself – Moby Dick immortalized in ink. Embark on an aquatint adventure with Ambroise Louis Garneray and Frederic Martens' "Peche du Cachalot, " capturing the essence in 1835. Feel the thrill and danger as men face off against these majestic creatures amidst treacherous seas. Grytviken Whaling Station emerges from history's depths, transporting us to an Antarctic outpost where brave souls pursued their livelihoods amidst icy landscapes. The haunting presence of Scott's Terra Nova ship reminds us of explorers who braved unforgiving conditions for scientific discovery. Whitby's Seafront whispers tales of yesteryear through its iconic Whalebone arch, framing Whitby Abbey ruins in distant memory. These relics stand testament to a time when whales were hunted for more than just their oil; every part was utilized with reverence. The grandeur and majesty of a 19th-century Whaling Ship come alive before our eyes, evoking images of daring voyages across vast oceans. Its sails billow with stories untold while harboring dreams both noble and ruthless within its wooden hulls. A single glance at a Whaling Harpoon reveals not only man's ingenuity but also his relentless pursuit for survival and prosperity. With this weapon in hand, hunters sought fortune upon tumultuous waves that concealed both bounty and peril beneath their surface. Various Whaling Items offer glimpses into daily life onboard these floating communities – harpoons, blubber hooks, try-pots – each artifact steeped in the history of a trade that shaped nations and fueled economies.