This exhibition features 23 expressive paintings by Fargo artist Kimble A. Bromley, inspired by the true 19th century account of a large whale attacking the whaling ship Essex, and Herman Melville's classic novel Moby-Dick (1851) inspired by this remarkable event. Bromley explains “These paintings develop from my own personal life experiences, life experiences as Melville presents aboard the whaling ship Pequod.&nbsp;These experiences are human experiences we can all relate to in some way.” Kimble is a Professor Art at North Dakota State University in Fargo teaching painting, drawing, and art history.&nbsp;
For more related events check out <a href="https://www.mplsart.com/events/the-big-catch">The Big Catch</a>.&nbsp;
Image: (Detail) Kimble A. Bromley, American, b. 1956. Weapons&nbsp;of Mass Destruction&nbsp;(2011), oil on canvas, 50" x 42".&nbsp;

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Moby-Dick | Kimble A. Bromley

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum presents Moby-Dick as a part of their, The Big Catch exhibition series.

Moby-Dick | Kimble A. Bromley

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