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C1785
Divers Ouvrages des Habitans de L’Isle Sandwich.
Artist:
Various articles, at the Sandwich Islands. Six engraved illustrations on 1 sheet. Contents: 1. A wooden instrument & weapon, set with the teeth of sharks, used to cut up their prisoners — 2. Used for the same purpose — 3. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Divers Ouvrages des Habitans de L’Isle Sandwich.
Date:
C1785
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition, fold as issued.
Technique:
Original copper engraving
Image Size:
305mm
x 240mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1785
Description:
Various articles, at the Sandwich Islands. Six engraved illustrations on 1 sheet. Contents: 1. A wooden instrument & weapon, set with the teeth of sharks, used to cut up their prisoners — 2. Used for the same purpose — 3. A musical instrument, wickerwork covered with feathers, the bottom part, gourd with stones inside– 4. an idol upon wicker-work covered with feathers, the eyes mother of pearl with a black nut, the mouth set with teeth of dogs — 5. A bracelet composed of the tusks of hogs — 6. A wooden dagger called Pahooah.
John Webber (1752 - 1793)
John Webber was an 18th century artist, best known for his work as the official artist on Captain James Cook's third and final voyage to the Pacific in 1776-1780. He was born in London, England in 1751 and was trained as an artist. Webber accompanied Cook on his voyage as the official artist, tasked with creating drawings and paintings of the places and people they encountered. He produced many illustrations and sketches that were used to make engravings for inclusion in the official account of the voyage, published after Cook's death. Webber was required to "give a more perfect idea thereof than can be formed by written description." Webber's illustrations and engravings of the Pacific islands and their inhabitants are considered some of the most accurate and detailed depictions of the region from that time. They provide an important record of the places and people encountered by Cook and his crew, and are valuable for understanding the culture and daily life of the people of the Pacific during the 18th century. He died in London in 1793, after having returned from the voyage, but his work continues to be recognised as an important historical record of the voyage and of the art of his time. Webber's oeuvre from the voyage was the most comprehensive record of sights in the Pacific region ever produced.
