Noel Desanfans, before 1786 Sale, Christie's, London, April 8, 1786, lot 396 W. Goddard, by 1791 Sale, Christie's, February 5, 1791, lot 73, sold to Green G. P. Anderson, London W. P. Hunter, London, ca. 1850 M. Knoedler Co., London, 1946 DIA in 1946
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DTR114654 Watson and the Shark, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 91.4x77.4 cm; Detroit Institute of Arts, USA; (add.info.: Sir Brook Watson (1735-1807); shark bit off his leg; became Lord Mayor of London;); Founders Society purchase, Dexter M. Ferry Jr. fund; PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR NON EDITORIAL USAGE; American, out of copyright
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DTR 114654
Image number:
Watson and the Shark, 1782 (oil on canvas)
Title:
Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815)
Primary creator:
American
Nationality:
Detroit Institute of Arts, USA
Location:
Founders Society purchase, Dexter M. Ferry Jr. fund
Credit:
oil on canvas
Medium:
Sir Brook Watson (1735-1807); shark bit off his leg; became Lord Mayor of London;
Description:
1782 (C18th)
Date:
Americas
Harbours and Ports
Royalty and Statesmen of Britain
The Americas
Categories:
91.4x77.4 cms