Watson ad the Shark, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3645-B

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GUSN-386744

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Watson ad the Shark, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3645-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, photographed by Frank William Bayley. It shows a dramatic scene at sea with a young man in the water near an approaching shark. Several people are in a boat attempting a rescue, with one person holding a pole directed toward the shark. In the background, there are ships and a cityscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023181
B-Series negative 3645-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

PC012.001.002.3645-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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