Webber, John 1751-1793 :An exact representation of the death of Captn James Cook F.R.S. at Karakakooa Bay in Owhyhee on Feb 14 1779. London; A Hogg, 1785

Cook standing on shore to the left, a crowd of Hawaiians behind him, one man about to stab him. He holds his hand up to request his sailors in their rowboat to hold their fire. Above him is a coconut palm and the cliffs of Kealakekua Bay can be seen in the background

In: Anderson, G W ., ed A new, authentic and complete collection of voyages... London ; A Hogg [1784]

Compare with engraving by W. Byrne with figures engraved by F. Bartolozzi (after J. Webber) 1785, In: [Plates to Cook's Voyages] p 38

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

Physical Description: Engraving 203 x 330 mm