Watson ad the Shark, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3644-B

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GUSN-386743

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Watson ad the Shark, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3644-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image depicts the painting "Watson and the Shark" by John Singleton Copley. In the scene, a group of men in a small boat are attempting to rescue a person from the water. The person in the water is reaching out as a large shark is approaching. The background includes several ships at sea. The painting is photographed by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
People
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

Museum of Fine Arts Baldwin Coolidge Phot. 6367

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023180
B-Series negative 3644-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-11

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3644-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1778

Record Details

Originator

Bayley, Frank W. (Frank William), 1863-1932 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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