Sutherland, Thomas (sold)
Thomas Sutherland (1785 - November 1838) was a prolific British engraver and aquatinter. Sutherland specialized in sporting, coaching, maritime, military, and topographical subjects. He worked with many of England's most prominent artists and printers, including Rudolf Ackermann and William John Huggins.
Whaling in the South Seas.
South Sea Whale Fishery. A representation of the Ships Amelia Wilsona and Castor off the Island of Bouro with the Boats and Crew in the various process of Fishing, shewing the manner the Spermacetti Whales are caught also the mode of cutting them into to Ship, and Boiling the Oil upon the Deck.
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An iconic 1825 William John Huggins lithograph illustrating the South Sea Whale Fishery in the vicinity of the Spice Islands. This is one of 2 'whale fishery' prints issued by Huggins and Sutherland, the other being the 'Northern Whale Fishery'. Both are iconic and admired for their granular and accurate illustration of the excitement, richness, romance, dangers, and brutality of the whaling trade. (more details)