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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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- 1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Engravings, Engraving, 215 x 382 mm
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