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Watson and the Shark
John Singleton Copley
1778 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterpiece of high drama, this iconic 1778 painting captures the harrowing moment of a maritime rescue.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft cream
About the piece
Painted in 1778 by John Singleton Copley, 'Watson and the Shark' is a tour de force of narrative art. This iconic work depicts the true story of Brook Watson's survival following a shark attack in Havana, rendered with breathtaking lighting and masterful anatomical precision that heralded a new era of contemporary history painting.
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