John B. Flannagan (American, 1895–1942). <em>Jonah and the Whale: Rebirth Motif</em>, 1937. Bluestone with wood base, 33 1/2 × 11 1/4 × 6 in., 61.5 lb. (85.1 × 28.6 × 15.2 cm, 27.9kg). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Edith and Milton Lowenthal, 1992.11.12a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.11.12_front_PS11.jpg)

Jonah and the Whale: Rebirth Motif

Artist:John B. Flannagan

Medium: Bluestone with wood base

Dates:1937

Dimensions: 33 1/2 × 11 1/4 × 6 in., 61.5 lb. (85.1 × 28.6 × 15.2 cm, 27.9kg)

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Accession Number: 1992.11.12a-b

Image: 1992.11.12_front_PS11.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Statue of flattened, upright whale (face down, tail up) with contorted figure of bearded man in its stomach carved in relief on both sides; statue attached to rough wood block base. Condition: Good.

Brooklyn Museum