The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee
- Description:
- engraving 408 x 560 mm - Heath sculp. 14 Ha'apai is one of the islands of Tonga, where Webber sketched the locals and their customs. A circle of spectators surround two pairs of men engaged in physical contests: one pair boxes, the other men fight with clubs. The entertainment was provided for Cook and his crew on the beach upon his arrival on t...
- Display date:
- 1784
- Location:
- Tonga
- Format:
- StillImage
- Collections:
- Auckland Art Gallery Collection
- Content partner:
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- Availability:
- Not specified
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