Watson and the Shark by John Singleton Copley

Watson and the Shark (1778)

John Singleton Copley | Neoclassicism | Oil on canvas

A terrifying shark attacks a swimmer while his friends try desperately to save him! Will they rescue him in time?

Did you know? This really happened! In 1749, 14-year-old sailor Brook Watson was swimming in Havana harbor when a shark attacked him. He lost his right leg below the knee, but he grew up to become Lord Mayor of London, and years later he asked Copley to paint the scene.

Original held at National Gallery of Art

Museum-quality giclée print on archival Enhanced Matte Art paper (200gsm) with fade-resistant pigment inks rated for 100+ years. Also available as gallery-wrapped canvas and custom framed.

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