“Whaler Crushed in Ice” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by David Adams. Perils of Arctic whaling depicted in this detailed work by Adams. Staying just a little too long meant the ice floes could suddenly change and crush the wooden hulls of the whalers. Fortunately, another whaler is on the horizon, coming to the rescue. Adams attention to minute detail is aptly seen here. The ship’s barrels of precious whale oil are on the ice as well as other important objects. Everyone has a job to do and time is running out. Adams even has the crewmen depicted in various colored shirts. Take some time to study the work of a master. Great work here, no doubt.
