A View of Cape Stephens in Cook's Straits [New Zealand] with Waterspout, 1776© NMM, London, MOD Art Collection Artist: William Hodges Introducing the painting: The painting records the 'Resolution's' encounter with several waterspouts off Cape Stephens, New Zealand, on 17 May 1773. It includes exotic waterfowl and indigenous wildlife, but is not a literal version of events. The dramatic depiction of earth, air, fire and water conforms to contemporary ideas of the Sublime. Click on one of the paintings to begin exploring.
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