Photo of collection object Watson and the Shark — Copley, John Singleton. Watson and the Shark, ca. 1778. Oil on canvas, 24 7/8 x 30 1/8 in. (63.2 x 76.5 cm). Gift of Mrs. Gordon Dexter, 1942, 42.71.1. public-domain.

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Watson and the Shark

ca. 1778

John Singleton Copley

The American Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Copley, John Singleton
Formatted Medium: Oil on canvas
Medium: Oil on canvas
Locations: country: United States
Dimensions: 24 7/8 x 30 1/8 in. (63.2 x 76.5 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Accession Number: 42.71.1
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Gordon Dexter, 1942
Rights Statement: public-domain
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