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LOT 137:
After John Webber Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands
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After John Webber Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands
An original copperplate engraving on wove paper after English artist John Webber (1751-1793) titled "Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands at the time of Captain Cook's visit", 1817. Engraved by English artist James Heath (1757-1834). Comes from the Octavo edition of "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean" 1776-1780, recording the Third Voyage of Captain Cook. Published by Evans & Bourne in London, the UK for the "Cooke's Geography", portfolio in 1817. Matted with mats from Holland, all archival and shrink-wrapped. Matted size: 14.5" x 12.75". Image size: 6.5" x 5". One foxing spot lower left in the margin. It is otherwise in excellent condition.John Webber RA (London 6 October 1751 – 29 May 1793 London) was an English artist who accompanied Captain Cook on his third Pacific expedition. He is best known for his images of Australasia, Hawaii, and Alaska.James Heath (19 April 1757 – 15 November 1834) was an English engraver. He enjoyed the patronage of George III and successive monarchs and was an associate engraver of the Royal Academy. Please check out Lot #'s 0482 & 0483 The Callcott and the Shayer original art, These are important original antique paintings .
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