[Webber, John], 1751?-1793 :A night dance of men, in Hapaee / J. Dadly sculpt. London; Published as the Act directs by Alexr Hogg, at the Kings Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row [179-?]

Date
1790 - 1777 - 1799
By
Webber, John, 1751-1793; Dadley, J, active 1790s
Reference
A-111-045
Description

A scene lit by taper light, shows a group of men dancing in unison in two groups, separated by a group of seated figures with long poles. In the immediate foreground is a row of seated figures including two Europeans. Some of these seated figures are holding tapers.

Similar but a mirror image, compared to the work at C-131-016.

Derived from an engraving by J Sharp from Webber on Cook's 3rd voyage in: Cook, J. A voyage to the Pacific Ocean. London, 1784. Pl. 15.

Other Titles - Ha-apai, Tonga

Extended Title - Published in: Anderson, G W. A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world. [Anr. ed.] Pl. 89.

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

Physical Description: Engraving, b&w, 222 x 343 mm on sheet 235 x 361 mm ; trimmed inside upper plate

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Format
1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Engravings, Ethnographic illustrations, Engraving, b&w, 222 x 343 mm on sheet 235 x 361 mm ; trimmed inside upper plate, Orientation: Horizontal image
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