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Rooker, Michael Angelo, 1743-1801 :A representation of the attack on Captn. Wallis in the Dolphin, by the natives of Otaheite / Sparrow sculp. - London ; A Hogg [1784?]
- Date
- 1784 - 1767
- By
- Rooker, Michael Angelo, 1743-1801
- Reference
- A-111-039
- Description
The Dolphin close to hilly shores, with smoke from its guns on both sides, surrounded by many Tahitians in canoes. Some of the men in the canoes are standing, apparently hurling rocks at the ship. The canoe in the right foreground is a large ocean-going double-hulled canoe with a platform. A few men can also be seen on land
The Dolphin arrived in Tahiti on 24 June 1767
Extended Title - Published in: Anderson, G W. A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages. P. 50. Derived from engraving by Rooker in Hawkesworth, J. An account of the voyages. London, 1773. Pl. 21.
Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).
Physical Description: Engraving, b&w, 230 x 347 mm on sheet 237 x 363 mm
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- 1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Engravings, Engraving, b&w, 230 x 347 mm on sheet 237 x 363 mm
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