John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
Reno, Nevada
The Lilley Museum of Art is located on the main campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Message
- John Webber
- The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee, n. d.
- Engraving
- Framed: 29.25 x 23.5 in
- Inv: 2020.13.33
-
In Storage
Title: The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee
Artist: John Webber
Date: no date
Medium: Etching; ink on paper
Credit Line: Collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
Item description: The center of the picture is dominated by a large circle of people seen from above. Cook is seated between two chieftains inside a hut. People on all sides, either laden with fruit, or simply as spectators, are flocking to the ring. Others are attempting.
- Collections: Prints
Other Work From John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
