Arrival of Captain Cook; An incident in the Bay of Islands, 29 November 1769

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Title

Arrival of Captain Cook; An incident in the Bay of Islands, 29 November 1769

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oil on cardboard 545 x 421 x 40 mm - (verso) Rowney Academy Board (label) The incident referred to in the title involved Māori being fired on and wounded by Cook and his crew. Cook is explaining the difference between bullets used to kill men, and the small shot used to kill birds. Europeans used the small shot to protect themselves without caus...

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Date created

1890

Creator

Louis John Steele / Kennett Watkins

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https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/explore-art-and-ideas/artwork/7058

Related subjects

Māori / captains (military officers) / sailing ships / explorers / seamen / beaches / history paintings / meetings / spears (weapons) / adventurers / Kakahu / 1769 / Painting

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