WAUCookExpeditionPrints6668.xml Guide to the Collection of Engravings from the Voyages of Captain James Cook 1776? and 1784? Cook (James) Collection of Engravings from the Voyages Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries © 2008 (Last modified: 4/12/2018)
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-11. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard). Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries Engravings from the voyages of Captain James Cook 6668 0.41 cubic feet 1 box containing 15 prints of various sizes approximately 1776-1784 Prints pertaining to the publications arising from the second and third voyages of Captain James Cook Collection materials are in English.

On each of three expeditions that James Cook (1728-1779) undertook for the British Admiralty an official artist was employed to record the topography, people, crafts, and tools of the regions which were visited. On the first voyage, 1768-1771, Alexander Buchan accompanied Cook in circumnavigating the globe and exploring parts of Australia and islands in the Pacific. William Hodges accompanied Cook on the second voyage, 1772-1775, during which Cook circumnavigated the globe for the second time and conducted further explorations in and around Australia and the Pacific, coming within miles of the Antarctic coast. On the third and final voyage, 1776-1779, John Webber went with Cook to North America, Hawaii, and other places in the Pacific, with the intention of exploring the coasts along the north Pacific Ocean and determining the possibility of a northwest passage.

Upon return from their respective second and third voyages, the official artists -- William Hodges (1744-1797) and John Webber (1751-1793) -- were hired to superintend the engraving of copper plates and the printing from them for publication.

The engravings are arranged in two series according to donor. The first series consists of prints from the bequest of Robert Y. Pratt. The second series is an accumulation of prints in Special Collections which were previously housed together in a folder labeled, "Loose plates from Cook's voyages." At the time of this finding aid's creation in 2008, the sources of these prints have not been identified. The sub-series are arranged by voyage.

Prints pertaining to the publications arising from the second and third voyages of Captain James Cook.

A portion of the prints relate the second voyage publication, A voyage towards the South Pole and round the world: performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774 and 1775, first published in London by W. Strahan and T. Cadell.

In the Pratt bequest, the second voyage prints from drawings by William Hodges appear to be proofs because they do not contain captions. Credits for the artist and the sculptor of the plate are present.

The bulk of the prints pertain to the third voyage. The original publications was, A voyage to the Pacific ocean. Undertaken, by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern hemisphere, to determine the position and extent of the west side of North America; its distance from Asia; and the practicability of a northern passage to Europe. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Discovery, in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780, also published in London, by W. and A. Strahan, for G. Nicol, & T. Cadell.

In both the Pratt bequest and the prints from unknown sources, the prints from drawings by John Webber include title captions, credits for the artist and sculptor, and plate numbers in the upper right.

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Gift of the estate of Robert Y. Pratt, 2007

Unknown sources, prior to 2008

Processed by Blynne Olivieri; processing completed in 2008. Previously cataloged under Rare Folio G420 .C73 E54 1776.

 Cook, James, 1728-1779 Hodges, William, 1744-1797 Webber, John, 1751-1793 Voyages around the world--18th century Engravings--1770-1780 Engravings--1780-1790 Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington) Expeditions and Adventure Fine Arts Copper engravings Robert Y. Pratt Bequest Prints from Cook's Second Voyage

Credits on the engraving are directly transcribed. A note as to the corresponding volume, plate number and title in the publication follows the transcribed information.

 [Untitled]. Drawn from Nature by W. Hodges. Engraved by B.T. Pouncy. May 22, 1776. 6668-001 Box 1 1 1

Corresponds to Volume 1, plate XXX (30), "The Ice Islands."

 [Untitled]. W. Hodges. B.T. Pouncy, Sct. 1776. 6668-001 Box 1 1 2

Corresponds to Volume 1, plate XXXIII (33), "Resolution Bay in the Marquesas."

 [Untitled]. W. Hodges ad vivum del J. Hall, Sculp. 1776. 6668-001 Box 1 1 3

Corresponds to Volume 1, plate XXXVI (36), "The Chief at Sta. Christina."

 [Untitled]. Drawn from nature by W. Hodges. Engraved by W. Byrne. 6668-001 Box 1 1 4

Corresponds to Volume 2, plate L (50), "View in the Island of New Caledonia."

 Prints from Cook's Third Voyage

Credits on the engraving are directly transcribed. A note has been added, following the transcribed information, as to corresponding plate number in the atlas.

 "A View of Anamooka." J. Webber, del. W. Byrne, sc. 6668-001 Box 1 2 1

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 13.

 "A View of the Habitations in Nootka Sound." J. Webber, del. S. Smith, sculp. 6668-001 Box 1 2 2

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 41.

 "The Inside of a House in Nootka Sound." J. Webber, del. W. Sharp, sculp. 6668-001 Box 1 2 3

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 42.

 "A Sea Otter." J. Webber, del. Mazell, sculp. 6668-001 Box 1 2 4

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 43.

 "A View at Bolcheretzkoi at Kamtschatka." J. Webber, del. P. Benezech, sc. 6668-001 Box 1 2 5

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 72.

 "A White Bear." J. Webber, del. Mazell, sculp. 6668-001 Box 1 2 6

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 73.

 "A View of the Town and Harbour of St. Peter and St. Paul, in Kamtschatka." J. Webber, del. B.T. Pouncy, sc. 6668-001 Box 1 2 7

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 74.

 "Summer and Winter Habitations in Kamtschatka." J. Webber, del. S. Smith, sc. 6668-001 Box 1 2 8

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 77.

 From unknown sources: Prints from Cook's Third Voyage

Credits on the engraving are directly transcribed. A note as to the corresponding volume and plate number follows the transcribed information.

 "A Woman of Nootka Sound." J. Webber, del. W. Sharp, sculp. 6668-001 Box 1 3 1

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 39.

 "Various Articles of Nootka Sound." J. Webber, del. J. Record, sculpt. 6668-001 Box 1 3 2

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 40.

 "Sea Horses." Drawn by J. Webber. Engraved by E. Scott. The Figures by J. Heath. 6668-001 Box 1 3 3

Corresponds to Atlas, plate 52.