Cook, James, 1728-1779 - Death and burial

Date: 1784

By: Hodges, William, 1744-1797

Reference: A-218-003

Description: Portrait of Cook from a painting by Hodges, but with profile reversed, by an unknown engraver. Head and shoulders, shown in an oval surround, with a background of draped fabric, a telescope and a globe. Surmounts a frieze depicting the death of Cook in Hawaii Another copy, with different imprint, of 1780, at A-218-001 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 176 x 112 mm Provenance: Purchased in a collection of portraits from Francis Edwards (Sale no. 904), London, 1967

Date: 1785 - 1779

By: Webber, John, 1751-1793

Reference: A-111-014

Description: Shows Captain Cook being killed by Hawaiians in 1779. Other Titles - Death of Cook [translation] Extended Title - Derived from an engraving by W Byrne with figures engraved by F. Bartolozzi (by James Webber) 1785. See [Plates to Cook's Voyages] p 38. Published in: Troisieme voyage de Cook... v. 1 Paris: Hotel de Thou, 1785. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 8.8 x 13.7 inches (trimmed)

Date: 1780

By: Hodges, William, 1744-1797; Fielding and Walker (Firm)

Reference: A-218-001

Description: Portrait of Cook, derived from painting by Hodges, but with profile reversed, by an unknown engraver. The subject is shown, head and shoulders, in an oval surround backed by draped fabric, a telescope and a globe, above a frieze representing the death of Cook. Another version with different imprint, 1784, at A-218-003 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 175 x 100 mm

Date: 1924-1926, 1937

By: Black, Greacen Joseph, 1850-1932

Reference: qMS-0236

Description: Comprises correspondence between Black and Johannes Andersen (1928) re pieces in this volume, letter from Wm F Wilson discussing photographs showing facets of where Cook died (1926); statement by Capt Aaron C Simerson discussing sites relating to Cook's death (1926); hand-drawn map showing sites, and printed map of Hawaii (1916); six photographs showing places where Cook said to have fallen, Cook Monument at Kealakeakua Bay, place where Cook's flesh said to have been burnt at Kapuhiolono, temple where Cook worshipped as a god, and `Endeavour' gun, now in Gisborne; and article re doubt about fate of Cook's body from `Pacific Islands Monthly' (1937) Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1784 - 1779 - 1794

By: Webber, John, 1751-1793; A Suntach (Firm); Pedro, Francesco del, 1749-1806

Reference: C-036-017

Description: Cook and his crew surrounded by fighting Hawaiians, with one man about to stab Cook. Several sailors shooting into the crowd from a pinnace to the left Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 252 x 380 mm within plate marks 304 x 410 mm Provenance: Purchased: Berkelouw, Sydney 2.12.71

Date: 1780 - 1783

By: Hamilton, active 1780s; Thornton, (Mr), active 1780s-1790s

Reference: A-343-037

Description: A vertical image showing Cook standing on the shore facing left, with his right arm stretched forward. He carries a rifle in his left hand. There is a press of men around him, and one native inhabitant is about to stab him in the back with a knife.There are palm trees above, and part of Cook's sailing ship and the rowboat carrying musket-firing sailors can be seen at the far left. The whole is enclosed in a frame and drapery, as in a memorial. Other Titles - Captain Cook, at Hawaii, near Kamchatka George Henry Millar's New complete and universal system of geography was published in 1783. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 310 x 202 mm (plate size), on sheet 372 x 220 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Dunbar Sloane auction, 27 November 2002, lot 306.

Date: 1788

By: Cleveley, James, active 1776-1780; Jukes, Francis, 1745-1812; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: C-036-018-a

Description: Shows the Resolution and Discovery in Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, and the death of Cook at the hands of the Hawaiians Other Titles - Hawaii Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Aquatint, hand-coloured, 430 x 590 mm on sheet 480 x 605 mm Provenance: Purchase: K A Webster Collection, London 1970

Date: 1788

By: Webber, John, 1751-1793; Scott, E, active 1783

Reference: A-343-038

Description: Shows a view of a bay surrounded by high cliffs, with a native settlement on the beach. Several canoes (two with triangular sails) are rowing to and from the shore in the foreground, and a large sailing ship is surround by small craft at the far left. Other Titles - Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Other Titles - Captain Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, plate size 225 x 350 mm, on sheet 245 x 385 mm. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane auction, Wellington, 27 November 2002, lot 309.

Date: 1788 - 1969 - 1779

From: Cleveley, James, fl 1776-1780 :The Cleveley aquatints. [Three of a set of four. Drawn on the spot by Jas. Cleveley; painted by Jno. Cleveley, London, F. Jukes aquatt.] Christchurch, Avon Fine Prints [1969]

By: Cleveley, James, active 1776-1780; Jukes, Francis, 1745-1812; Avon Fine Prints; Pictorial Publications Ltd

Reference: C-061-022-b

Description: Shows the Resolution and Discovery in Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, and the death of Cook at the hands of the Hawaiians. Other Titles - Owhyhee, Hawaii Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 425 x 588 mm, on sheet 555 x 698 mm.

Date: 1785 - 1779

By: Hogg and Company; Webber, John, 1751-1793

Reference: A-111-007

Description: Cook standing on shore to the left, a crowd of Hawaiians behind him, one man about to stab him. He holds his hand up to request his sailors in their rowboat to hold their fire. Above him is a coconut palm and the cliffs of Kealakekua Bay can be seen in the background In: Anderson, G W ., ed A new, authentic and complete collection of voyages... London ; A Hogg [1784] Compare with engraving by W. Byrne with figures engraved by F. Bartolozzi (after J. Webber) 1785, In: [Plates to Cook's Voyages] p 38 Other Titles - Kealakekua Hawaii Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 203 x 330 mm

Date: 1974 - 1779

By: Cleveley, James, active 1776-1780

Reference: A-246-012

Description: Scene at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, showing Cook's death at the water's edge Reproduction. The Library holds copies of the aquatint itself at C-036-018 with the title View of Owyhee, one of the Sandwich Islands in the South Seas. Other Titles - View of Owyhee, one of the Sandwich Islands in the South Seas Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph 296 x 337 mm

Date: 1780 - 1789

By: Webber, John, 1751-1793; Grainger, W, active 1780-1789

Reference: A-111-128

Description: Shows Cook at the moment of death in Hawaii Derived with considerable alteration from engraving by Bartolozzi and Byrne after Webber in: Cook, J. A voyage to the Pacific Ocean. London, 1784. Pl [numbered] On sh 210 x 261 mm Other Titles - Hawaii Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, b&w ; 166 x 215 mm

Date: 1785 - 1779

By: Hogg and Company; Webber, John, 1751-1793; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-111-007-a

Description: Cook standing on shore to the left, a crowd of Hawaiians behind him, one man about to stab him. He holds his hand up to request his sailors in their rowboat to hold their fire. Above him is a coconut palm and the cliffs of Kealakekua Bay can be seen in the background In: Anderson, G W ., ed A new, authentic and complete collection of voyages... London ; A Hogg [1784] Compare with engraving by W. Byrne with figures engraved by F. Bartolozzi (after J. Webber) 1785, In: [Plates to Cook's Voyages] p 38 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 203 x 330 mm

Date: 1825

By: Bloxam, Andrew, 1801-1878

Reference: MS-0247

Description: Copy of those parts of the journal which refer to the death of Captain Cook Quantity: 1 volume(s) (52 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; brown cloth)

Date: 1780 - 1784

By: Webber, John, 1751-1793; Taylor, John, 1739-1838

Reference: A-343-039

Description: Shows a view of a bay surrounded by high cliffs, with a native settlement on the beach. Several canoes (two with triangular sails) are rowing to and from the shore in the foreground, and a large sailing ship is surround by small craft at the far left. This is a page from G W Anderson, "A new authentic and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority ..." [1784], opposite page 577 in ATL copy. Other Titles - Alexander Other Titles - Kealakekua Bay Hawaii Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, cut to plate marks, 235 x 365 mm. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane auction, Wellington, 27 November 2002, lot 310.

From: [Theatre programmes for drama productions in Great Britain. 1700s]

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-GB-1790-01

Description: Handbill for a theatrical performance which featured "The school for scandal" followed by a "favourite comic song, by Mr Robertson", and then the final performance for the season, of a "grand Pantomimic Ballet-d'Action" - "The death of Captain Cook", directed by Mr Bonville with scenery painted by Mr Stanton; music composed by Gretry. The synopsis of Parts 1, 2 and 3 are given, part 3 being Cook's funeral. Captain Cook was to be played by Mr Paulet and other actors were Mr Pero, Mr W Taylor, Mr King, Mr and Mrs Bonville, Mr Holland and Mr James. The action of "The death of Captain Cook" included: Modes and manners of the Islanders making love, Emai's choice, a view of the altar, procession and marriage ceremony, dance of the natives, a war glee; reception of Cook by the islanders and their King, dance of natives, manner of going to war, and grand battle; and later a re-enactment of the procession and funeral rites. The same cast members took part in "School for scandal', with the addition of Mr Sidney, Mr & Mrs O'Brien, Mr Peters, Mr Earl, Mr Spencer, Mrs Paulet and Mrs King. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on paper, cropped to 280 x 153 mm.

Date: 1780 - 1800

By: Hodges, William, 1744-1797

Reference: A-218-002

Description: Portrait of Cook from a painting by Hodges, but with profile reversed, by an unknown engraver. The portrait is in an oval surround, surmounting a view of a Pacific shore, with a palm tree, a large globe, telescopes, and an anchor on the shore in the foreground, Cook's two ships at sea in the middle distance Other Titles - Hawaii Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 182 x 143 mm Provenance: Purchased in a collection of portraits from Francis Edwards (Sale no. 904), London, 1967

Date: 1779 - 1838

By: Rouargue, Emile, 1795?-1865; Lalaisse, Francois Hippolyte, 1812-1884

Reference: A-327-015

Description: Shows two rowboats of British sailors at the left, firing towards the shore, where Cook is about to be attacked from the rear by Hawaiians wielding clubs and spears. Other Titles - Death of Captain Cook Extended Title - From: Dumont d'Urville, J. S. C. Voyage autour du monde. Volume 2, opp title page. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 120 x 180 mm on sheet 162 x 258 mm

Date: 1787

By: Cleveley, James, active 1776-1780; Jukes, Francis, 1745-1812; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: C-036-018

Description: Shows the Resolution and Discovery in Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, and the death of Cook at the hands of the Hawaiians Proof before lettering with 'Owyhee, Death of Cook, Dood van Cook' written in pencil in margin Originally bound in: Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere, Cook's voyages, Plates II, p. 129 (f910.4 Acc. no. 281) Margins trimmed Other Titles - Hawaii Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Aquatint, hand-coloured, 490 x 660 mm on sheet 525 x 670 mm Provenance: Collection of Alexander Turnbull

Date: 1869 - 1956 - 1779 - 1958

From: Gore, Ross Digby, 1904-1981 :It happened in New Zealand. [208 original drawings. Late 1940s and early 1950s].

Reference: B-140-018

Description: Six-panelled account giving further information about Nicholas Young, his life and premature death in Hawaii and his association with Captain Cook. These illustrations were reproduced in New Zealand newspapers during the late 1940s and 1950s. The newspapers included The Evening Post, Auckland Star, Christchurch Star Sun, Taranaki Herald, Southern Cross, Students' Digest, Greymouth Evening Star, Evening Star (Sports) Dunedin, and the Southland Daily News. In 1953, 48 of them were collected and published as a booklet called 'It happened in New Zealand' by Ross Gore. Information supplied by a great-niece of Nicholas Young to the cartoonist and supplementing his lack of knowledge displayed in a previous cartoon (B-140-017) Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 330 x 565 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Jenny Gibbs, of Auckland, in 1995.