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A beached whale on the shore between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, 20 February 1762
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A beached whale on the shore between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, 20 February 1762

John Greenwood · 1762 · paper; chalk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Stranded sperm whale (cachelot) on the beach between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, February 20, 1762. Seen from the front with the sea in the background. Spectators are present near the animal, a man on horseback and a carriage, in front a basket and small table.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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drawingdeath of animaldead animal)beachZandvoortWijk aan Zee
Credit lineEen potvis aangespoeld op het strand tussen Zandvoort en Wijk aan Zee, 20 februari 1762. 1762. John Greenwood. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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