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Watson and the Shark

by John Singleton Copley · 1778

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Watson and the Shark by John Singleton Copley

Artist

John Singleton Copley was a United States painter associated with the Colonial Art movement.

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Watson and the Shark by John Singleton Copley (1778) is currently displayed at National Gallery of Art.

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Artist
John Singleton Copley
Year
1778
Movement
Colonial Art
Country
United States
Location
National Gallery of Art