The death of Captain James Cook: a man is fighting off his attackers with the butt of a rifle, men in a boat behind him are firing rifles at those on shore. Engraving, 1794, by I. Hall and I. Thornthwaite and S. Smith after G. Carter.
- Carter, George, 1737-1794.
- Date:
- 12 May 1794
- Reference:
- 37688i
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London (No. 53 Fleet Street) : Laurie & Whittle, 12 May 1794.
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1 print : engraving ; image 43 x 59.6 cm
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The death of Captain James Cook by the Indians of O, why, ee one of the Sandwich Islands. Carter pinxit. S. Smith engraved the landscape. I. Hall engraved the portrait of Captain Cook, the figures by I. Thornthwaite.
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Wellcome Collection 37688i
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