Neoclassicism · 19th century
Hand-painted reproduction after
John Singleton Copley
Watson And The Shark
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Watson And The Shark
Watson And The Shark is a hand-painted oil on canvas reproduction of John Singleton Copley's work. Each piece is made to order, with full customization of size and framing to suit your space. Every reproduction is backed by our 90-day satisfaction guarantee, with free worldwide shipping.
About the original
- Painted in
- 1778
- Original size
- 228.6 × 177.8 cm (90 × 70 in)
- Where it hangs
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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| Medium | Oil on canvas |
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| Arrives | Rolled, ready for local framing |
| Packed | Rolled in a protective tube |
| Turnaround | 3 to 4 weeks, then delivery |
The hand behind it
John Singleton Copley
John Singleton Copley painted the merchants, ministers and their families of colonial Boston with a sharpness no American painter had reached before. His sitters look directly at you, surrounded by polished mahogany, silk and silver that are painted almost to the point of illusion. He was born in Boston in 1738 and was largely self-taught. His Boy with a Flying Squirrel of 1765, a portrait of his half-brother Henry Pelham, was shown in London and won him wide praise. In 1774 he left for England and never returned. In London he turned to large modern history paintings, most famously Watson and the Shark of 1778, which shows a real rescue in Havana harbour. Boy with a Squirrel is still the best introduction to his work. Look at the reflection of the boy’s arm in the tabletop and the glass of water, and at the soft fur of the squirrel. He died in London in 1815.
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How is the finish priced?
The price you see is the painting at the size you chose, in the finish you chose, and it updates as you change either. Rolled arrives in a protective tube, ready for local framing. Stretched arrives on wooden bars, ready to hang. Framed arrives in its frame, ready to hang. Stretched and framed go up to 60 × 90 cm (24 × 36 in); larger paintings travel rolled.
How long does it take?
Painting begins after you order and takes 3 to 4 weeks, including drying and the photo you approve. Delivery then takes 4 to 10 working days to most countries. More on delivery times.
Will it look exactly like the original?
It is painted by a person, so no. Brushwork varies between copies, which is the difference between a painting and a poster.
What if I do not like it?
Ninety days from delivery, full refund.
Can I get Watson And The Shark in a different size or shape?
Yes. Watson And The Shark is painted to the size you want, in the original’s proportions, or adapted to another shape on request. Stretched and framed go up to 60 x 90 cm (24 x 36 in). The original measures 228.6 x 177.8 cm (90 x 70 in).
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