John Webber's 'Ship Cove' captures a pivotal moment in Cook’s voyage – cultural exchange & simmering tension between Māori and British crews. Explore this evocative landscape painting.
John Webber (1751-1793): English artist of Captain Cook's voyages. Renowned for Pacific landscapes, portraits & documenting 18thC exploration. Works in major museums.
Admire John Webber's captivating Portrait of Poedua (1777), depicting a serene woman adorned with flowers, captured against a tranquil woodland backdrop during Cook’s Pacific Expedition.
Explore John Webber’s ‘Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound’ (1788). A captivating 18th-century landscape revealing Māori trade & colonial tensions. Discover a nuanced story of exploration & cultural exchange.
A captivating portrait by John Webber depicts Poetua, a young Polynesian princess from Raiatea, amidst cultural exchange and historical tension during Captain Cook's voyage. Explore its layers of beauty & complexity.
A striking 1776 portrait of naval officer William Bligh by John Webber captures the subject in his maritime uniform against a nautical backdrop, offering a rare glimpse into history for collectors to explore.
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