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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.

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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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