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London: Hodgson, Boys & Graves, 1834. Very good overall. A mezzotint full length portrait of the first Polynesian Ambassador to England, after a painting ca. 1776, by Reynolds. Omai traveled with Captain Cook as an interpreter on his 2nd & 3rd voyages, and was the physical embodiment of the "noble savage" in London Society for a time. Omai is portrayed in flowing "oriental" robes and a white turban or headdress not of Tahitian style, with arm outstretched highlighting his tattoos. Omai's image was first brought to European observers by William Hodges, artist on Cook's voyage. Engraved by Samuel William Reynolds, 1773-1835. Published 1834 by Hodgson, Boys & Graves, 6 Pall Mall & Sold also by F. G. Moon, Threadneedle Street. Very light foxing, mostly at right margin, with a small amount at Sir Josh. Reynolds name. Engraved image size: 6 1/2 x 9"; paper size 11 1/4 x 16 3/4"

[London: John Boydell, 1780. Margins and lower imprint line trimmed; very good.. Mezzotint engraving, 625 x 380 mm.; handsomely framed. One of the most romantic images of the eighteenth-century Pacific. This fine full-length portrait, based on the original painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, was engraved by the Austrian artist Johann Jacobe (1733-1797, his name sometimes anglicised to John Jacobe). It has since become one of the most justly famous images of early Pacific exploration, and recognised as the idealised expression of Rousseau's conception of the noble savage. Omai (more properly "Mai") arrived in England in 1774 on the Adventure, commanded by Captain Furneaux. Introduced at court by Sir Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander, Omai's natural grace and enthusiasm captivated London society, and he was held to be the epitome of the noble South Sea islander. Interestingly, Cook's initial impression of Omai was not particularly favourable, but he warmed to him, and Omai became a favourite with the crew… Read More