Picture this with Lynn Museum shows historic drawing of West Norfolk fishermen battling a whale
In our fortnightly Picture This column, Lynn Museum shows a drawing of West Norfolk fishermen fighting a whale.
This ink and wash drawing by William Joy, who was born in 1803, depicts a ship crew attacking a whale at Greenland Fishery.
Lynn has a significant port with a notable historical connection to the whaling industry, and Joy’s drawing captures a moment of intense action during a whale hunt.
In the foreground, there is a group of men in a small, open rowboat who are actively engaged in lancing a whale with its large tail thrashing in the water near the boat, artfully revealing the dangers of working in such extreme environments.
Celebrated for his energetic depictions of ships battling rough seas and extreme conditions, he often drew inspiration from Britain’s maritime industries and coastal life.
Such scenes reflect the importance of whaling to ports like Lynn, and show both fascination with – and reliance on – the whaling industry.
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