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A view in the Island of Madeira

William Hodges, 1777

William Hodges accompanied Captain Cook on his second voyage of exploration. The ship stayed 4 days in Madeira. The governor of the island did not allow the artist to go ashore and therefore this work was painted within the ship.

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Title of artwork, date

A view in the Island of Madeira, 1777

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

47 x 64 cm

Grant

20000

Total cost

80000

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