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William Hodges was the artist who accompanied Captain James Cook on his second voyage to the Pacific (1772-75).
This website explores four of the pictures Hodges painted for the Lords of the Admiralty on his return to London. These ambitious, large-scale paintings commemorated the achievements of Cook's voyage. Visit the exhibition, 'William Hodges 1744-1797: The Art of Exploration' in the Queen's House at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. From 6 July to 21 November 2004. |
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National Maritime Museum website