Webber, John, 1751-1793 :Gezigt van Kersmis Haven, aan Kerguelens Land. [Amsterdam? ca 1790?]

A view of Christmas Harbour with the Resolution and the Discovery in the harbour. Two boatloads of men are rowing out to one of the ships and a third boat is at the water's edge. A fourth boat can be seen in the distance with men standing on the shore. In the central foreground a flock of twenty penguins are disposed in groups. A sea-lion is in the left foreground near rocks. A man with a large stick is preparing to kill one of the penguins. Two dead birds lie on the ground beside him. Other penguins can be seen on the beach. In the background a cliff surmounted by a large rock.

Derived from an engraving after John Webber 'A view of Christmas Harbour in Kerguelen's Land in Cook, J and J King 'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean ...' (London, 1784) Vol 1 plate 4

Other Titles - View of Christmas Harbour in Kerguelen's Land [translation]

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

Physical Description: Engraving, 235 x 376 mm