IMAGE
[Parkinson, Sydney] 1745-1771 :A New Zealand War Canoe. [London; Printed for J Cooke, 1778-79]
- Date
- 1778 - 1779
- By
- Parkinson, Sydney, 1745-1771
- Reference
- A-111-002-1-c
- Description
A manned war canoe, seen from the side, with elaborately carved prow and stern, off Gable End Foreland
Derived from the first published engraving by R B Godfrey (After S Parkinson), In: Parkinson's Journal, 1773 pl. xviii. op. p. 93 i.e. A war canoe of New Zealand.
The original was made on Cook's first voyage. Compare with Parkinson's pen and wash drawing (In: Smith, Bernard, European Vision and the South Pacific, p. 11) and the engraving after this (In: Hawkesworth's Voyages, 1773, v. 3, pl. 14, op. p466). Compare also with A-111/4, A-111/16, A-111-1b.
On same sheet: A-111/021 Heads of New Zealand Chiefs....
Other Titles - A war canoe of New Zealand
Extended Title - From Middleton, C T. A new and complete system of geography... London; Printed for J Cook [1778-79] op. p. 519.
Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).
Physical Description: Engraving on sheet 216 x 281 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Format
- 1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Engravings, Engraving on sheet 216 x 281 mm
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