Hodges, William, 1744-1797 :The ice islands, seen the 9th of Janry., 1773. Engrav'd by B T Pouncy; drawn from nature by W Hodges. London, 1777

Hodges, William, 1744-1797 :The ice islands, seen the 9th of Janry., 1773. Engrav'd by B T Pouncy; drawn from nature by W Hodges. London, 1777
Date
1773 - 1777
By
Hodges, William, 1744-1797; Pouncy, Benjamin Thomas, -1799
Reference
C-051-016
Description

Icebergs inside the Antarctic Circle. One of Cook's ships is in the background and men are active in four rowing boats in the the foreground. In the nearest, a man is trying to break up a chunk of floating ice with a pick and to the right, a man is shooting at a seagull.

Original work made by Hodges on Cook's Second Voyage

Extended Title - From: A voyage towards the South Pole [by James Cook]... London: 1777, Vol. I, Plate XXX.

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

Physical Description: Engraving, 215 x 382 mm

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