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A View of Matavai Bay, Tahiti, 1787 (handcoloured aquatint)
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A View of Matavai Bay, Tahiti, 1787 (handcoloured aquatint)
828316 A View of Matavai Bay, Tahiti, 1787 (handcoloured aquatint) by Cleveley, John the Younger (1747-86); 43.2x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of Huaheine. John Cleveley the Younger (1747-86). Handcoloured aquatint. Printed 1787. 43.2 x 60.9cm. One of four of a set of Views of the South Seas. Although this one is entitled View of Charlotte Sound, New Zealand, it is actually a view of Matavai Bay, Tahiti. Third Voyage of Captain James Cook (1728-79). The watercolours were painted by James Cleveley, carpenter on HMS Resolution; the other ship depicted is HMS Discovery. The original sketches were repainted by Jamess brother John in London; Cleveley died in 1786 and John Martyn who turned the watercolours into aquatints, made various changes to the scenes.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23304510
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1780s 1787 Aquatint Colonisation Colony Colouring English Art Etching Event French Polynesia Hand Colored Indigenous Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Local People Native People Palm Sailing Ship Society Islands The Younger Topographical Artist British British Artist Cleveley Coloring
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This handcoloured aquatint print, titled "A View of Matavai Bay, Tahiti, 1787" takes us back to the late eighteenth century and offers a glimpse into the world of Captain James Cook's third voyage. Painted by James Cleveley, a carpenter on HMS Resolution, this artwork showcases the stunning beauty of Matavai Bay in Tahiti. The scene depicts two ships anchored in the bay: HMS Resolution and HMS Discovery. The palm trees sway gently in the breeze as native people go about their daily activities along the shore. The vibrant colors bring life to this historical moment, capturing both the natural splendor of Tahiti and its indigenous inhabitants. Interestingly, despite being titled "View of Charlotte Sound, New Zealand" this artwork is actually a view of Matavai Bay in Tahiti. John Martyn repainted his brother James' original sketches into aquatints after James passed away in 1786. These prints were part of a set called "Views of the South Seas". As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back to an era marked by exploration and colonialism. It serves as a reminder not only of Tahiti's breathtaking scenery but also its complex history with European powers like Britain. This handcoloured aquatint print allows us to appreciate both the artistic talent involved in its creation and its significance as a historical document capturing an important chapter in maritime exploration.
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