Group of drawings of Kamchatkan natives
John Webber, 1779

Webber was official artist on Cook's Third Voyage of discovery. These 6 drawings are the first representation by a European artist of Kamchatka and its peoples. They show a humanity and sympathy with their subjects while at the same time providing a unique ethnographic 'field study' of early contacts.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Group of drawings of Kamchatkan natives, 1779
Date supported
2007
Medium and material
Pencil, crayon & chalk & sepia wash on paper
Dimensions
From 29 x 20 cm to 35 x 25 cm
Grant
50000
Total cost
241971

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