Matavai Bay
Date
ca. 1780s
Creator
Carey (British) , Engraver
Object type
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 238mm
width (print): 374mm
width (print): 374mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Landscape view of Matavai Bay on the island of Tahiti, showing HMS Endeavour anchored in the bay, near to Fort Venus, James Cook’s temporary stronghold during observations of the Transit of Venus.
Inscribed above: ‘London. Published by Alexr. Hogg at the King’s Arms No.16 Paternoster Row.’ Inscribed below: ‘Carey sculp. View of Matavia Bay in OTAHEITE, taken from One Tree Hill, which Tree is a New Species of the Erythirina.’
James Cook (1728-1779) British explorer was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1776.
Inscribed above: ‘London. Published by Alexr. Hogg at the King’s Arms No.16 Paternoster Row.’ Inscribed below: ‘Carey sculp. View of Matavia Bay in OTAHEITE, taken from One Tree Hill, which Tree is a New Species of the Erythirina.’
James Cook (1728-1779) British explorer was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1776.
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