The Death of Captain James Cook (Zoffany)
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The Death of Captain James Cook, 14 February 1779 is an oil-on-canvas painting by the German British artist Johann Zoffany. The painting, which records the loss of the British explorer Captain James Cook, was made in around 1794 or 1795, some years after the death of Cook in Hawaii in 1779. Other paintings of the death of Cook were painted earlier. The Mahiole (Feathered Helmet) that was included in the painting of Cook's death by Zoffany is said to be the helmet given to Cook when he first landed in Hawaii.[1]
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Artist | Johann Zoffany |
Year | c. 1795 |
Type | Oil painting |
Dimensions | 137.2 cm × 182.9 cm (54.0 in × 72.0 in) |
Location | National Maritime Museum, London |
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