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A Dance in Otaheite (Tahiti) 1784 James Cook Final Voyage by John Webber

1784

About the Item

A Dance in Otaheite ( Tahiti ) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. John Webber (1752-1793) who was the official artist for the third voyage of Captain James Cook (1728-1779). The purpose of this voyage was to discover the Northwest Passage and to explore the Pacific Ocean north of the Equator. These engravings were published in 1784-85 by G. Nichol and Thomas Cadell of London in the four large format atlas, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Captain Cook was an extraordinary explorer known for discovering and mapping unknown territory and for his many contributions to the scientific world. These original engravings from Webber’s drawings and paintings are only a glimpse into this great man’s historical contributions that make him one of the greatest explorers of all times. This engraving is in good condition. There is some foxing that is mostly in the margins. paper size 16.50 x 22 image size 10.50 x 16
  • Creator:
    John Webber (1751 - 1793, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1784
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    nonePrice: $1,650
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paonia, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU780313678752

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