11441 Captain James Cook (1728-1779) – View of a Natural Arch in New Zealand – Engraving (1774)
"Vue d'un Rocher troué de la Nouvelle Zélande." This engraving depicts a dramatic coastal landscape in New Zealand featuring a massive natural rock archway. Through the opening of the arch, a distant coastline and a small sailing vessel are visible on the horizon. In the foreground, three figures are shown near the edge of a wooded area, providing a sense of scale to the immense geological formation. This print was published in the French edition of the official account of the voyages, printed in Paris by Saillant and Nyon. The image serves as an important topographical record from Captain Cook's first voyage, documenting the unique natural wonders encountered by the crew of the HMS Endeavour.
Captain James Cook was a British naval officer, cartographer, and explorer who achieved international fame for his three voyages of discovery to the Pacific Ocean. He was renowned for his application of scientific methods to navigation and for his dedication to accurate coastal surveying and ethnographic documentation under challenging conditions. His first voyage aimed to observe the transit of Venus and to search for the hypothesized southern continent, leading to the detailed charting of New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia. Cook’s contributions revolutionized European understanding of global geography and established a legacy of rigorous maritime exploration and cultural observation.
Artist or Maker: Captain James Cook.
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1774.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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