IMAGE
Webber, John, 1751-1793 :A man of the Sandwich Islands dancing. J. Webber del. C. Grignion sculp. [London, 1784]
- Date
- 1778 - 1784
- By
- Webber, John, 1751-1793; Grignion, Charles, 1754-1804
- Reference
- C-131-062-a
- Description
A scene in Hawaii in 1778. A man with tattooed legs and arms is holding a circular feather-edged shield in his right hand. Around his neck is seaweed and he has dog's teeth leggings attached below his knees. He is dancing. In the background is part of a house, with a low stone wall and a banana palm.
Extended Title - From: Cook, J. A voyage to the Pacific Ocean ...(London, Strahan, 1784). Atlas. Plate62
Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).
Physical Description: Engraving on cream wove paper, 296 x 208 mm
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- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Part of
- Webber, John 1751-1793 :[Plates illustrating Captain Cook's third voyage / J. Webber delt, various hands engraved. London, 1784] / Webber, John 1751-1793 :[Plates illustrating Captain Cook's third voyage / J. Webber delt, various hands engraved. London, 1784]
- Format
- 1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Engravings, Engraving on cream wove paper, 296 x 208 mm
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