Bilder William Hodges (1744–1797), after – A View in the Island of Rotterdam – Engraving (1777)

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This ethnographic and topographical print is titled A View in the Island of Rotterdam. The scene depicts a rural, tropical landscape with native huts and thatched buildings, framed by large palm trees and banana plants. The foreground features domestic animals, including a pig and a chicken or rooster, illustrating local life. The Island of Rotterdam is the historical European name for Nomuka in the Tonga archipelago. The scene captures the indigenous settlement observed during Captain Cook's Second Voyage. The original drawing was by William Hodges, and the engraving is signed by W. Watts.

William Hodges was an English painter and illustrator best known for serving as the official artist on Captain James Cook's Second Voyage (1772–1775) to the Pacific. His topographical drawings and paintings provided the first European images of many Pacific islands, including the Friendly Isles (Tonga). His work was crucial for illustrating the published accounts of Cook's voyages, documenting the landscapes and daily life of the newly encountered regions.

Artist or Maker: William Hodges, after

Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 29 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1777

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