Watson and the Shark

Artist: John Singleton Copley
Artwork: Watson and the Shark
Description: This painting depicts the moment when a young boy, Brook Watson, was attacked by a shark while swimming in Havana harbor. Watson survived the attack and went on to become a successful merchant and politician. The painting is a masterpiece of American portraiture and is one of the most iconic works in the National Gallery of Art’s collection.
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