Greenland Whale – Antique Marine Chromolithograph, Royal Natural History, 1894
€ 180
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1894
Sheet size
25.5 × 17 cm (10.0 × 6.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13341-26
Condition
Good antique condition with light toning and occasional marginal spotting.
About this sheet
Greenland Whale – Antique Marine Chromolithograph, Royal Natural History, 1894
A striking marine scene showing a Greenland whale amid turbulent seas, combining dramatic composition with scientific observation. Published in London in 1894 for The Royal Natural History, the image reflects the era’s fascination with polar exploration and ocean life.
Condition report: Good antique condition with light toning and occasional marginal spotting.
Framing tips: Excellent for coastal interiors in pale wood or matte black frames.
Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: After P. J. Smit, London, 1894