Artwork
Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound
Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist John Webber. It is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
About this work
Overview
Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound is a painting executed in oil paint by John Webber, an English artist who traveled with Captain James Cook on his third Pacific expedition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene at Queen Charlotte Sound, also known as Tōtaranui, with Māori individuals in waka and others gathered on the shore, conveying a sense of peacefulness and calmness.
Technique & Style
Webber's use of color and light creates depth and dimensionality, balancing blues and greens with earthy tones, characteristic of the Rococo movement.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1794 and is now held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Webber (6 October 1751 – 29 May 1793) was an English artist who accompanied Captain Cook on his third Pacific expedition. He is best known for his images of Australasia, Hawaii and Alaska.
Museum
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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