A Young Woman of Otaheiti, Dancing.
J. Webber del. W.Byrne sculp.
[London: G. Nicol & T. Cadell, 1785.]
Copper engraving on paper watermarked 'Bates'. 280 x 230mm, 11 x 9". Large margins.
A Tahitian dancer, published in the Official Account of Cook's Third Voyage (1776-80). John Webber (1751 - 1793) was the official artist of the expedition, recording Cook's death at the hands of Hawaiian natives.
[Ref: 20040] £180.00
[London: G. Nicol & T. Cadell, 1785.]
Copper engraving on paper watermarked 'Bates'. 280 x 230mm, 11 x 9". Large margins.
A Tahitian dancer, published in the Official Account of Cook's Third Voyage (1776-80). John Webber (1751 - 1793) was the official artist of the expedition, recording Cook's death at the hands of Hawaiian natives.
[Ref: 20040] £180.00