Pêche de la Baleine (Whale Hunt), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840

€ 290

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1840
Sheet size: 16.5 × 25.6 cm (6.5 × 10.1 in)
Reference: BG-14320-11

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Minor age wear, light toning, and occasional spotting consistent with age. Small binding remnants at the upper margin as issued. Overall a strong and highly decorative impression with original hand-coloring.

About this sheet

Pêche de la Baleine (Whale Hunt), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840

One of the most dynamic compositions from the series, this hand-colored engraving captures the peril and excitement of nineteenth-century whaling. Rowing boats struggle against powerful seas as a harpooned whale erupts dramatically from the water, while a steam vessel looms in the background.

Executed after a design by Édouard Traviès and engraved by Beyer, the print was published by Furne in Paris around 1840. It exemplifies the period's fascination with maritime adventure and the global whaling industry, combining documentary detail with exceptional artistic flair.

Presented and sold unframed. Framed images are for inspiration only and not always to scale.