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John Webber: sketches and drawings

Cook’s Pacific · 1751–1793

John Webber (1751–1793): cook’s pacific. SketchMap Atlas shows 1 sketch by John Webber on the world map, each placed where it was drawn.

Swiss-English artist who sailed as official draughtsman on James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific. His drawings of islands, coasts and people encountered between the Pacific and the Arctic are a key visual record of the voyage.

Sketches by John Webber and where they were drawn

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Who was John Webber?

Swiss-English artist who sailed as official draughtsman on James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific.

Where did John Webber draw?

Hawaii. Every sketch is shown on the map at the place where it was made.

What techniques did John Webber use?

The works on SketchMap Atlas are drawing.

Can I use the sketches by John Webber?

The works shown here are marked “Public domain” and come from Wikimedia Commons. Check the source link of each work for the exact terms.

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