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John Webber Figurative Prints

British, 1751-1793
John Webber (1751-1793) was recommended to the Admiralty for appointment as artist for the Captain Cook's 3rd voyage by the Swedish botanist Daniel Carlsson Solander (1733-1782) who had accompanied Cook on his first voyage. Just 24 years old when he joined the Captain Cook’s ship the Resolution at Plymouth one week prior to departure, Webber's skill in both portraiture and landscape resulted in a visual record of Cook's third voyage that is unsurpassed in the annals of 18th century exploration.
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Artist: John Webber
A Man of the Sandwich Islands, Dancing (Hawaii) from Captain Cooks travels engra
A Man of the Sandwich Islands, Dancing (Hawaii) from Captain Cooks travels engra

A Man of the Sandwich Islands, Dancing (Hawaii) from Captain Cooks travels engra

By John Webber

Located in Paonia, CO

A Man of the Sandwich Islands Dancing (Hawaii) 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) 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 image shows a Hawaiian dancer...

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1780s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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Engraving

An Inland View; in Atooi ( Hawaii ) 1784  Captain Cook engraving by John Webber
An Inland View; in Atooi ( Hawaii ) 1784  Captain Cook engraving by John Webber

An Inland View; in Atooi ( Hawaii ) 1784 Captain Cook engraving by John Webber

By John Webber

Located in Paonia, CO

An Inland View in Atooi ( Hawaii ) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. This engraving depicts ...

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1780s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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Engraving

A Sledge of Kamtschatka – An image of a relic from Captain Cook's third voyage

A Sledge of Kamtschatka – An image of a relic from Captain Cook's third voyage

By John Webber

Located in Middletown, NY

London: Scatcherd & Whitaker, 1784. Etching with hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper, 7 1/2 x 10 (190 x 255); sheet 16 1/4 x 22 (414 x 560 mm), full margins. In good cond...

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Late 18th Century English School John Webber Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Etching

A Man of Mangea 1784 final voyage of Captain Cook by John Webber
A Man of Mangea 1784 final voyage of Captain Cook by John Webber

A Man of Mangea 1784 final voyage of Captain Cook by John Webber

By John Webber

Located in Paonia, CO

A Man of Mangea 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) was the official a...

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1780s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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Engraving

A Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, in Otaheite (Tahiti) 1784 James Cook Final Voyage
A Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, in Otaheite (Tahiti) 1784 James Cook Final Voyage

A Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, in Otaheite (Tahiti) 1784 James Cook Final Voyage

By John Webber

Located in Paonia, CO

 A Human Sacrifice in a Morai in Otaheite (Tahiti)  1784 by John Webber is from the  First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain...

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1780s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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"King of the Friendly Islands" (Tonga); Engraving from Captain Cook's 3rd Voyage
"King of the Friendly Islands" (Tonga); Engraving from Captain Cook's 3rd Voyage

"King of the Friendly Islands" (Tonga); Engraving from Captain Cook's 3rd Voyage

By John Webber

Located in Alamo, CA

"Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, Drinking Kava" is an engraving created by William Sharp (1749-1824), from a drawing by John Webber (1752-1793), who was the artist on Captain James Cook's 3rd and final voyage of discovery. It was published in the atlas of "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean Undertaken by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere", the official British Admirality sanctioned journal published upon completion of the voyage in London in 1784 by Strahan & Cadell. Captain Cook visited Tonga on his 3rd voyage, which he named The Friendly Islands because of the warm welcome he and his crew received, unlike some of the other more hostile Pacific islands. The engraving depicts Cook and his men observed a kava ceremony at the village of Mu’a on Tongatapu. King Paulaho sits in the centre foreground, his back to the spectator with a man kneeling before him. The ceremonial mat depicted behind Paulaho indicates that nobody was allowed to sit behind him. The figure in the centre holds a single cup, referring to the Tongan custom of offering the cup to the king first. Kava is native to the islands of the South Pacific and was first described for English readers in 1768 by Captain James Cook. The kava root has been used for centuries as a central feature of ceremonies and celebrations because it was able to bring about a calming and pleasant social atmosphere. The root was crushed and processed into coconut milk to become the focal ceremonial beverage, simply referred to as kava. This engraving is presented in a Koa wood frame and a white mat. Koa wood is legendary in Hawaii. There are occasional faint spots, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. This amazing Koa wood is native to Hawaii and it is known for the deep rich colors and varied grain pattern. Koa has an honored heritage in Hawaii and is highly revered and sacred. The word “koa” means “warrior” in Hawaiian. The warriors of King Kamehameha the Great, created canoes and weapons from a wood plentiful on the Big Island of Hawaii. This wood became synonymous with the warriors themselves, and it became known as koa. There are three other engravings listed from the official journal of Captain Cook's 3rd voyage available that are presented in identical Koa wood frames and mats (LU117324682422, LU117324684052, LU117324684032). They would make a wonderful grouping for a display of 2, 3 or 4 prints. A discount is available for a grouping depending on the number of items included. Captain Cook is remembered as one of the greatest explorers and navigators in history. His explorations included Australia, New Zealand and islands of the South Pacific and the northwest coast of North America. Hawaii was discovered by Captain Cook during this voyage. Hawaii was originally called The Sandwich Islands in honor of The Earl of Sandwich...

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1780s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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Engraving

A Young Woman of Otaheite, Dancing (Tahiti) 1784 Captain Cooks Voyage by Webber
A Young Woman of Otaheite, Dancing (Tahiti) 1784 Captain Cooks Voyage by Webber

A Young Woman of Otaheite, Dancing (Tahiti) 1784 Captain Cooks Voyage by Webber

By John Webber

Located in Paonia, CO

A Young Woman of Taheite Dancing (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-...

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1780s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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

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

By John Webber

Located in Paonia, CO

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...

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1780s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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The Body of Tee, a Chief, as preferred after Death, in Otaheite (Tahiti)
The Body of Tee, a Chief, as preferred after Death, in Otaheite (Tahiti)

The Body of Tee, a Chief, as preferred after Death, in Otaheite (Tahiti)

By John Webber

Located in Paonia, CO

The Body of Tee a chief as preferred after Death in Otaheite (Tahiti) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Capt...

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1870s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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Sedentary Koryaks; Reindeer/Nomad Koryaks

Sedentary Koryaks; Reindeer/Nomad Koryaks

By John Webber

Located in Middletown, NY

Lithograph with hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper with a deckle edge, 8 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches (222 x 320 mm); sheet 15 1/4 x 20 7/8 inches (388 x 530 mm), full margins. I...

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Mid-19th Century French School John Webber Figurative Prints

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A Man of Kamtschatka (Russia) 1784 Captain Cooks Final voyage by John Webber
A Man of Kamtschatka (Russia) 1784 Captain Cooks Final voyage by John Webber

A Man of Kamtschatka (Russia) 1784 Captain Cooks Final voyage by John Webber

By John Webber

Located in Paonia, CO

A Man of Kamtschatka (Russia) 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) was t...

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1780s Realist John Webber Figurative Prints

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Engraving

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