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Benjamin Russell Wall Decorations

American, 1804-1885

Benjamin Russell was a native of New Bedford and spent four years on a whaler in the 1840s. His experience enabled him to paint with a sense of realism that is faithful and informative, as well as dramatic. He is generally regarded as the best American illustrator of whaling under sail. After working for Nathaniel Currier in New York, he returned to his native Boston and started his own business. He employed Winslow Homer, one of America’s greatest 19th-century artists, among others. His whaling lithographs are by far the best of the period, and this particularly vivid image is considered one of the two most desirable that he published.

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Creator: Benjamin Russell
19th Century Colored Lithograph of Sperm Whaling with Its Varieties, 1870
By Benjamin Russell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Fine colored lithograph of Sperm Whaling with its Varieties, after Original by Benjamin Russell (New Bedford: 1804-1885), Published by John Henry Bufford (Boston: 1810-1870), Artist’...
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1870s American Other Antique Benjamin Russell Wall Decorations

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19th Century Colored Lithograph of Sperm Whaling with Its Varieties, 1870
19th Century Colored Lithograph of Sperm Whaling with Its Varieties, 1870

19th Century Colored Lithograph of Sperm Whaling with Its Varieties, 1870

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Benjamin Russell wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Benjamin Russell wall decorations, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by André Gisson, and Lynn Curlee. Prices for Benjamin Russell wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $4,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.

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