The Old Print Shop

A Northern Whale Fishery.

  • ARTIST: William Huggins

  • PUBLISHER: London, published March 1829 by W. J. Huggins, 105 Leadenhall Street.

  • MEDIUM: Aquatint and engraving handcolored,

    DATE: 1829.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 14 3/8 x 22 13/16" (36.4 x 57.8 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A scarce print. Painted by W. J. Huggins, Marine Painter to his Majesty. Engraved by E. Duncan.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Fair condition, a good impression with good color. Several tears very well repaired, small punctures in the image, insect damage to the surface of the paper in the margin.

  • REFERENCE: Brewington #187.