The Inside of a House in Nootka Sound

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The Inside of a House in Nootka Sound

[WEBBER, John; SHARP, W. (engraver)]

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This engraving is after a drawing by John Webber from John Hawkesworth's account (1773) of the voyages of Captain James Cook, Joseph Banks and Captain John Byron. John Webber was the artist on Cook’s third voyage from 1776-1780. Cook traveled to Nootka Sound, Vancouver Island, between March 29 and April 26, 1778. Illustration shows the local method of cooking, the rows of smoked salmon under the ceiling, the opening of the roof for the entry of light, the inhabitants seated on mats, their occupation at weaving, etc.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: Alexr. Hogg
  • Edition: n/a
  • Date Published: nd. ca. 1784
  • Place Published: London
  • ISBN: n/a

Details

  • Condition: Near fine
  • Signed: No
  • Dust Jacket: No
  • Jacket Condition: n/a
  • Details:
    24 x 35 cm handcoloured print. Cropped, but not affecting the image.

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