The “Nantucket Sleigh Ride” pictured in the log of the ship Susan kept by Reuben Russell (1841–1846).

Featured on PDR in the essay The Art of Whaling: Illustrations from the Logbooks of Nantucket Whaleships

The 19th-century whale hunt was a brutal business, awash with blubber, blood, and the cruel destruction of life. But between the frantic calls of “there she blows!”, there was plenty of time for creation too. Jessica Boyall explores the rich vein of illustration running through the logbooks and journals of Nantucket whalers.

The “Nantucket Sleigh Ride” Pictured in the Log of the Ship Susan

Artist

Reuben Russell

Date

1841–6


Underlying Rights

Public Domain Worldwide

Digital Rights

No Additional Rights


Image Size

1400 x 861

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