Other Prints · 18th century
€ 240
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
An engraving depicting the historical event titled "The Landing of Capt. Cook &c. at Middleburgh, one of the Friendly Isles."
- The scene shows Captain James Cook and his crew disembarking from a small boat onto the shore of Middleburgh, which is part of the Friendly Isles (now known as Tonga).
- On the left, a group of indigenous people, including men and women, are gathered to welcome the newcomers. The natives are depicted with varying degrees of traditional attire, some wearing cloaks and others appearing partially unclothed.
- The setting includes lush tropical vegetation with palm trees and dense foliage, indicating the island's tropical environment.
- Captain Cook and his men, dressed in European naval uniforms of the 18th century, are shown in the process of stepping onto the land, with one of them raising a ceremonial staff or flag.
- The ocean and a clear sky form the background, highlighting the arrival by sea.
Maker:
- The engraving was published by Alex Hogg, an active publisher in London during the late 18th century. The specific address given is at the Kings Arms No.16 Paternoster Row.
- The publication likely dates to the 1780s or 1790s, a period during which accounts of Captain Cook's voyages were widely disseminated and illustrated.
