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Voyage to the Pacific: Hawaiian War Canoe in Action, circa 1790
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The engraving captures a moment of traditional Hawaiian life, portraying native Hawaiians maneuvering a war canoe. The presence of traditional masks emphasizes the cultural significance of the scene. This engraving, based on the original artwork by John Webber, who was the official artist on Captain James Cook's third Pacific voyage, reflects the European encounter with Pacific cultures.
John Webber played a crucial role in documenting the people and places encountered during the voyage, and his artworks were pivotal in shaping European perceptions of the Pacific. Cook's voyages were among the first to bring back detailed accounts and images of the Pacific Islands to Europe.
An illustration in the wider dissemination of knowledge from Cook's third voyage, which was published around 1790.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1790
- Condition:Good. Light soiling, mostly around the borders, due to age and handling. One dirt spot just below the plate mark in the lower border. Study the image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13599-31stDibs: LU3054337995842
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