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Painting of whaling ships and crew in rowboats on a calm sea under a cloudy sky, with seagulls overhead.

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A painting of a sailing ship flying the American flag, with ships and small whale boats on a calm sea under a broad, cloudy sky. In the foreground, crew members in open boats prepare for the hunt, and a whale is visible near the vessels. This is South Sea Whale Fishing I (1831) by Robert Salmon, held by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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Date

1831

Medium

Painting

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Public domain

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