[Hodges, William] 1744-1797 :Man of New Zealand / drawn from nature by W. Hodges. Engraved by Michel. No. LV. Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1777 by Wm Strahan ... and Tho.s Cadel ... London.

Head and shoulders portrait of Tuanui, (also known as Rangituanui), principal chief of Ngati Hikatoa. He is shown with feathers in his hair, albatross feather earrings, moko and a bone toggle fastening his cloak.

After a red chalk drawing on Cook's 2nd voyage, now in National Library of Australia, reference number R-747. The original drawing was exhibited in 'Encounter with Eden, New Zealand, 1770-1870' a touring exhibition in New Zealand, 1990 - 1992. Item 1 in the catalogue..

Edges trimmed within plate marks, except along the bottom.

This likeness was taken aboard the Resolution in the Cape Kidnappers area on 22 October 1773. Tuanui was the recipient of two sows and two boars, from which the wild pigs known as 'Captain Cookers' are descended. The engraved image is a reversal of the original red chalk drawing.

Extended Title - From: Cook, J. A voyage towards the South Pole. (London, Strahan & Cadell, 1777), Pl. 55

Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).

Physical Description: Engraving, black & white, 228 x 181 mm (image) on sheet 340 x 250 mm, stuck to backing paper.

Provenance: From the estate of John Mansfield Thomson, 2000.