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Captain James Cook - Set of 2 Prints with views of Tahiti - Captain Samuel Wallis of HMS Dolphin - 1778
N.º 83936023
Captain James Cook - Set of 2 Prints with views of Tahiti - Captain Samuel Wallis of HMS Dolphin - 1778
1. ”Manière dont on expole les morts à Otahiti.” / How the dead are exposed on Tahiti
2. ”Celson de l'ile d'otahiti au Capitame Wallis par la Reine OBEREA.” / Captain Samuel Wallis of HMS Dolphin being received by the Queen of Otaheite, July 1767
These engraving are from ”Relation des Voyages entrepris par ordre de Sa Majesté Britannique” James Cook’s first voyage ”Relation des Voyages entrepris par ordre de Sa Majesté Britannique”. The work was published by Jean-Nicolas-Louis Hamelin in Paris from 1778-1785.
James Cook's first voyage, from 1768 to 1771, aimed primarily to observe the transit of Venus and explore the Pacific. Departing from Plymouth, England, Cook sailed the HMS Endeavour, charting various islands and coasts, including Tahiti and New Zealand. His meticulous navigation and successful completion of scientific objectives laid the foundation for subsequent exploration in the Pacific region.
Artist
Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr
Medium
Engraving
Size
36 cm x 27 cm
Date
1778-1785
Condition Report
This work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
This item is professionally protected by handmade packing.
The Certificate of Authenticity is included.
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