As the whaling trade progressed toward the 1800s, voyages could last up to four years. Whalers were fished out of waters close to home; and husbands, brothers and sons were forced to distant whaling grounds. Every day, heartfelt prayers were offered up  for a safe and hasty return.

Part of "Through the Spyglass: Turn of the Century Whaling" A Suite of Ten Etchings.

Hand-inked and hand printed without digital technology, each is considered an "original" work of art, numbered 1/30 to 30/30, plus 10 artists' proofs. They are printed on German Hahnemuhle 300 gram paper.

Options:

$400  / 15x17 Framed in Real Burl
$1900 / Suite of 10 with Handmade Clamshell Portfololio

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New for 2018