Lot 2: John Cleveley the Younger (British, 1747-1786) HMS Resolution and Discovery at Morea; The Resolution and Discovery off Huaheine each 43.8 x 60.3cm (17 1/4 x 23 3/4in)(image).(2) both unframed

John Cleveley the Younger
HMS Resolution and Discovery at Morea; The Resolution and Discovery off Huaheine
a set of two aquatints with extensive hand-colouring
each 43.8 x 60.3cm (17 1/4 x 23 3/4in)(image).(2)
both unframed

Footnotes

• John Cleveley the Younger was employed to produce engravings from drawings made on Captain Cook's second voyage to the South Seas (1772–75). Later, John was able to gain access to drawings made from Cook's third voyage (1776-80) via his brother James who worked as a carpenter on board the Resolution. Although John had not travelled on either expedition himself, he quickly attempted to capitalize on the artistic opportunities presented by a ready market for South Seas images.