1784
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Canoe, Ulietea, Society Islands is a 1784 watercolor by John Webber, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a simple wooden canoe on calm water, carrying two shirtless men and a dog. Behind them, a palm tree leans over a rocky shore, while other people stand near a thatched hut. The mountains in the distance are soft and hazy, blending into the pale sky. Notice how the artist uses light and shadow to make the scene feel peaceful, almost dreamy. The colors stay muted, letting the shapes and quiet activity tell the story. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A watercolour by John Webber from 1784 depicts a canoe from the Society Islands in the South Pacific.
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John Webber (6 October 1751 – 29 May 1793) was an English artist who accompanied Captain Cook on his third Pacific expedition. He is best known for his images of Australasia, Hawaii and Alaska.
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