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Portrait of Omai, Sir Joseph Banks and Dr Daniel Solander

William Parry, c. 1775–1776

The group portrait depicts Joseph Banks (1743-1820) and Dr Daniel Solander (1736-1782), who travelled together as naturalists on Captain Cook's first voyage to the South Pacific in 1768. They are accompanied by the Tahitian Omai (circa 1753-circa 1776) who was their charge after his arrival in England in 1774. Joint acquisition by the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum Wales.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Omai, Sir Joseph Banks and Dr Daniel Solander, c. 1775–1776

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

152.5 x 152.5 cm

Grant

155000

Total cost

950000

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