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Realism
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Realism
Watson and the Shark
by John Singleton Copley, 1778
Watson and the Shark (1778) is a history painting by John Singleton Copley, one of the masters of Realism. The original hangs in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- John Singleton Copley
- Year
- 1778
- Movement
- Realism
- Original
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Watson and the Shark by John Singleton Copley (1778) depicts Havana, man, boat, shark attack, Brook Watson. The original hangs in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Your ArtLogia Watson and the Shark is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Realism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: John Singleton Copley (1738–1815) was a British painter associated with Realism. Works by John Singleton Copley hang in collections such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Timken Museum of Art. Works by John Singleton Copley hang in collections such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Timken Museum of Art.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
John Singleton Copley (1738–1815)
John Singleton Copley (1738–1815) was a British painter associated with Realism. Works by John Singleton Copley hang in collections such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Timken Museum of Art.
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Is this Watson and the Shark reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Watson and the Shark is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Watson and the Shark?
The original by John Singleton Copley (1778) is in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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