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Copley's "Watson and the Shark" depicts what event?

  • A Picnic

  • A Battle

  • A Rescue by Shark

  • A Dance

Answer

The answer, "A Rescue by Shark," refers to John Singleton Copley's renowned painting, "Watson and the Shark," created in 1778. This celebrated artwork portrays a dramatic scene where a heroic shark rescues a drowning man named Brook Watson. The painting captures the moment when the shark intervenes to save Watson from imminent danger, highlighting the unexpected and remarkable nature of the event.
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