The Sailors attacking the White BEAR with their Spears, which are frequently floating upon the Ice in the North Seas.

Object summary

Title: The Sailors attacking the White BEAR with their Spears, which are frequently floating upon the Ice in the North Seas.
Object ID: AF-WB-F020
Date made: 1700-1799
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Publisher: Bowles, Carington
Object type: Print
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
On view: No

Description

Depiction of men on an ice float in the Arctic attacking a polar bear with whaling lances. Whaleships and icebergs in the background. Title and production information in lower margin.

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