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James Cook, English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, 1775-1776. Artist: Nathaniel Dance-Holland
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James Cook, English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, 1775-1776. Artist: Nathaniel Dance-Holland
James Cook, English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, 1775-1776. Captain Cook (1728-1779) in naval uniform, seated, with his hand resting on a map of the world. Cook made three voyages of discovery. On the first he observed the transit of Venus and charted the coasts of New Zealand and eastern Australia, claiming them for Britain, and on the second he explored the Southern Ocean. The main objective of his last voyage was to find a northern sea passage between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. He was killed when a fight broke out with natives in Hawaii. From the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
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This print showcases the renowned English explorer, navigator, and hydrographer James Cook during his expedition in 1775-1776. Painted by Nathaniel Dance-Holland, the portrait captures Captain Cook seated confidently in his naval uniform with a hand resting on a map of the world. Cook's remarkable achievements are highlighted in this image. He embarked on three voyages of discovery that forever shaped our understanding of the world. During his first voyage, he observed the transit of Venus and meticulously charted the coasts of New Zealand and eastern Australia, claiming these lands for Britain. On his second journey, Cook fearlessly explored the vast Southern Ocean. The main objective of Cook's final voyage was to find a northern sea passage connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans—a quest that ultimately led him to Hawaii where tragedy struck. The brave explorer lost his life when a violent altercation erupted with native Hawaiians. This print from Heritage Images offers us an intimate glimpse into Captain James Cook's extraordinary life and legacy as one of history's greatest explorers. It serves as a reminder not only of his significant contributions to navigation and scientific exploration but also highlights the risks faced by those who dared to venture into uncharted territories during this era. Displayed at National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England, this painting is both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact that pays homage to an individual whose name will forever be synonymous with adventure and discovery.
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