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Of the Less Erroneous Pictures of Whales
An Analysis of Chapter 56
Tone
Appreciative, Critical, Reflective
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Clear - (4) | Peaceful - (1) | None - (1) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
The author critiques various illustrations of whales and whaling, acknowledging the difficulty, but appreciating especially the accuracy and liveliness of French engravings by Garnery.
In more detail...
In this chapter, the narrator discusses the portrayals of whales in art, referencing specific pieces such as Colnett's, Huggins's, Frederick Cuvier's, and Beale's, with a preference for Beale's accuracy. Descriptions of the French engravings by Garnery depict dramatic whaling scenes with much praise for their vividness and action. The narrator admires the French for capturing the spirit of the whale hunt, whereas he criticizes the English and American artists for their more mechanical representation of the whales. He highlights the importance of artistic perspective and emotive force in conveying the true nature of whaling.
Characters
- Garnery
- About - Garnery is presumably a French artist whose dramatic and vivid paintings of whaling scenes are highly praised for their action and accuracy.
- Personality Traits - Artistically talented, possibly experienced in whaling or well-educated by a whaleman.
- Physical Characteristics - Physical characteristics are not discussed in the chapter.
- Character Connections
- French Engravers - Garnery's work is compared favorably to other French engravers, highlighting his superior representation of whaling action.