John Webber Collection

View of Macau, near the Guangdong River (or Pearl River) (China). Oil on canvas, 1784, by John Webber (1751-1793)
MMM5467113 View of Macau, near the Guangdong River (or Pearl River) (China). Oil on canvas, 1784, by John Webber (1751-1793)

Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe
3480326 Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; (add.info.: Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Sandwich Island woman in ceremonial attire
3480332 Sandwich Island woman in ceremonial attire; (add.info.: Sandwich Island woman in ceremonial attire; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

A sea otter, 1778 (engraving and etching)
7295582 A sea otter, 1778 (engraving and etching) by Webber, John (1750-93); 20x26.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Bernieri after John Webber
FLO4624612 Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Bernieri after John Webber from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Interior of a Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Interior of a long house or mana in the heiau (morai)
FLO4624572 Interior of a Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Interior of a long house or mana in the heiau (morai) at Waimea with carved representations of the gods

A drawing entitled 'A native female of North America' in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, wash)
7295530 A drawing entitled 'A native female of North America' in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, wash) by Webber, John (1750-93); 51.6x32.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

A drawing entitled 'A native male of North America' in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite)
7295529 A drawing entitled 'A native male of North America' in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, brown crayon, wash) by Webber

Hawaiian native dancers in ceremonial feathered attire
3480330 Hawaiian native dancers in ceremonial feathered attire; (add.info.: Hawaiian native dancers in ceremonial feathered attire; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire
3480329 Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire; (add.info.: Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

HMS 'Resolution' crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's
MMM5467102 HMS 'Resolution' crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's third expedition (1776-1780) (1728-1779) by Webber

Hawaiian native in ceremonial masks
3480331 Hawaiian native in ceremonial masks; (add.info.: Hawaiian native in ceremonial masks; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Hawaiian native in ceremonial feathered attire
3480327 Hawaiian native in ceremonial feathered attire; (add.info.: Hawaiian native in ceremonial feathered attire; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Poedua, the Daughter of Orio' (c.1758-c.1788), c.1784 (oil on canvas)
7295468 Poedua, the Daughter of Orio' (c.1758-c.1788), c.1784 (oil on canvas) by Webber, John (1750-93); 145.4x95.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Apotheosis of Captain Cook, 1794 (engraving, etching)
7295535 The Apotheosis of Captain Cook, 1794 (engraving, etching) by Webber, John (1750-93); 31x22 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A drawing entitled, 'Northwest American Canoe' in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (pen & ink)
7295528 A drawing entitled, 'Northwest American Canoe' in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (pen & ink, black & wash) by Webber, John (1750-93); 11.5x20.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Captain Cook in Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound, 1777 (watercolour)
7295256 Captain Cook in Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound, 1777 (watercolour) by Webber, John (1750-93); 80.3x118 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Indian turtle dove from the Seychelles, c.1776-1780. Creator: John Webber
Indian turtle dove from the Seychelles, c.1776-1780. Possibly by John Webber

Vestiaria coccinea (Iiwi or Scarlet Hawaiian honeycreeper), 1778. Creator: John Webber
Vestiaria coccinea ('I'iwi or Scarlet Hawaiian honeycreeper), 1778. Bird from the South Sea of Captain Cook, 1780, whose feathers are so highly valued there

King Polaho drinking kava in a longhouse, Tonga (Friendly Islands). Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after
FLO4624448 King Polaho drinking kava in a longhouse, Tonga (Friendly Islands). Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after John Webber from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Captain Cook's men with natives at Waimea village, Kauai island, Hawaii (Atooi, Sandwich Islands)
FLO4624614 Captain Cook's men with natives at Waimea village, Kauai island, Hawaii (Atooi, Sandwich Islands). Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after John Webber from Giulio

Hawaiian natives offer a sacrificial pig to Captain James Cook before 12 priests
FLO4624563 Hawaiian natives offer a sacrificial pig to Captain James Cook before 12 priests and a wooden idol in the sacred Orono house

Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, Hawaiian chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife
FLO4624549 Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, Hawaiian chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife, in a feather lei necklace and beads in her hair

Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife
FLO4690774 Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife, in a feather lei necklace and beads in her hair

Natives of Tonga (Friendly Islands). King Pouaho in feather headdress, man in gnatoo tappa cloth
FLO4624442 Natives of Tonga (Friendly Islands). King Pouaho in feather headdress, man in gnatoo tappa cloth, Chief Ataongo Otago of Tongatapu Amsterdam Island with knife

Naked tattooed man of Hawaii (Sandwich Islands) dancing for Captain James Cook, 1778
FLO4624560 Naked tattooed man of Hawaii (Sandwich Islands) dancing for Captain James Cook, 1778. He holds a feathered shield and has dog's teeth leggings tied at the knee

Human sacrifice in a sacred marae (Morai) or cemetery, Tahiti. Drummers at left
FLO4624527 Human sacrifice in a sacred marae (Morai) or cemetery, Tahiti. Drummers at left, a hog-tied victim and two grave diggers digging a grave before a pile of human skulls

View in the Island of Crakatoa, (pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour)
651926 View in the Island of Crakatoa, (pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour) by Webber, John (1750-93); 35.5x57.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View in the Island of Crakatoa)

Dancing woman on Tahiti
6338577 Dancing woman on Tahiti by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); (add.info.: Dancing woman on Tahiti. She wears a hat, a long gown with highly puckered ruffs of tapa attached to the back)

Episode in Captain Cooks Voyages, late 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Episode in Captain Cooks Voyages, late 18th century. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Captain James Cook, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Captain James Cook. From the painting by John Webber, R. A. at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd

A Human Sacrifice in a Morai, in Otaheite; in the presence of Captain Cook, c1773. Captain James Cook and his officers watching a group of Tahitians chanting as a man

Captain James Cook, 18th century British navigator and explorer. Captain Cook (1728-1779) in naval uniform, seated, with his hand resting on a map of the world. Cook made three voyages of discovery

Inside of a House in Oonalashka, c1776-1779. Artist: Walker
Inside of a House in Oonalashka, c1776-1779. The interior of a native American dwelling in what is now known as Alaska, as seen by members of Captain Cooks expedition in 1776-1779

Hawaiian dancer, c1770-1793. Artist: John Webber
Hawaiian dancer, c1770-1793. Found in the collection of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu

Masked Hawaiians in a double canoe, c1770-1793. Artist: John Webber
Masked Hawaiians in a double canoe, c1770-1793. Found in the collection of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu

Hawaiian woman wearing a feather leis, 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Hawaiian woman wearing a feather leis, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu

Human sacrifice on Tahiti in the South Pacific, c1773. Artist: W Woollett
Human sacrifice on Tahiti in the South Pacific, c1773. Captain Cook and his officers watching a group of Tahitians chanting as a man

View of Vaitepiha Valley, Tahiti, 1777. Artist: John Webber
View of Vaitepiha Valley, Tahiti, 1777. From the collection of the British Library, London

A Young Girl from the Sandwich Isle, 18th century. Artist: John Webber
A Young Girl from the Sandwich Isle, 18th century. The Sandwich Islands was the name given to Hawaii by Captain James Cook after he voyaged there in 1778

Hawaiian Man Wearing a Gourd Mask, 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Hawaiian Man Wearing a Gourd Mask, 18th century

Hawaiian, 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Hawaiian, 18th century

Double canoe with oarsmen, Hawaii, 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Double canoe with oarsmen, Hawaii, 18th century. The men are wearing gourd masks. The passenger is holding an idol

Captain Cook observing a human sacrifice in Otaheite (Tahiti), September 1777. After an engraving by William Woolett from a work by John Webber, published in 1784

Sandwich Islanders making offerings to Captain James Cook in January 1778. The Sandwich Islands are now known as the Hawaiian Islands

The Harbour of Pulo Condere The Harbour of Pulo Condore Inscribed in black paint, verso, center: " view in the Harbor of Pulo Condore" Signed and dated, verso

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"John Webber: Capturing the Beauty and Culture of the Pacific Islands" Step into a world of wonder and exploration as we delve into the captivating works of John Webber. This talented artist, born in 1750, has left an indelible mark on history with his stunning illustrations that bring to life the diverse cultures and landscapes of the Pacific Islands. In one enchanting piece, we find ourselves transported to Tonga's Friendly Islands, where King Polaho indulges in kava within a traditional longhouse. The vibrant colors meticulously added by hand make every detail pop, immersing us in this ancient ritual. Moving further westward to Hawaii's Waimea village on Kauai island, we witness Captain Cook's men interacting harmoniously with native Hawaiians. Webber's artistry captures this cultural exchange flawlessly, showcasing unity amidst diversity. The sacred Orono house becomes our next destination as Hawaiian natives offer a sacrificial pig to Captain James Cook before twelve priests and a wooden idol. The copperplate engravings expertly executed by Sasso allow us to observe this solemn ceremony unfold before our eyes. Webber also introduces us to prominent figures such as Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, a Hawaiian chief bedecked in regal attire made from feathers. His wife Poeta accompanies him wearing an exquisite feather lei necklace while warriors donning kahuna gourd masks paddle their canoe—an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Tonga once again beckons us with its rich culture; King Pouaho dons an impressive feather headdress while another man showcases gnatoo tappa cloth—a testament to their unique traditions. Meanwhile, Chief Ataongo Otago stands tall representing Tongatapu Amsterdam Island armed with only a knife. Hawaii reveals its intriguing customs through Webber's lens as well—a tattooed man dances for Captain Cook clad in dog teeth leggings and holding a feathered shield.