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Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)
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Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)
7295301 Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 45.2x59.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The painting portrays the initial establishment of a contact between peoples of different cultures; the British Navy and the inhabitants of Middleburg in the Friendly Islands. Captain Cook is being taken ashore whilst his ship moors off the coast. An inhabitant of the islands is holding aloft a branch to symbolise peaceful intent to the crew. The inhabitants are depicted as curious and welcoming. The painting powerfully symbolises the moment from which an exchange of cultures may take place.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This oil on canvas print depicts the historic moment of the Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg in the Friendly Islands in 1774-97. The painting beautifully captures the initial contact between two vastly different cultures - that of the British Navy and the inhabitants of Middleburg. As Captain Cook is being taken ashore, his ship can be seen mooring off the coast, symbolizing a significant moment of exchange and interaction.
The scene is filled with symbolism, as one of the islanders holds aloft a branch to signify peaceful intent towards the crew. The curiosity and welcoming nature of the islanders are evident in their expressions, highlighting a sense of openness to new encounters and experiences.
Through this artwork, artist William Hodges masterfully conveys not just a historical event but also a powerful message about cultural exchange and understanding. It serves as a reminder of how moments like these have shaped our world today through connections forged across boundaries.
This print from National Maritime Museum in London transports us back to a pivotal moment in history when two worlds met, setting off a chain reaction that would forever change both societies involved.
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