An exhibition showcasing engravings of imagery from Cook's voyages to the Pacific Islands and South America is on view now at the University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum. A number of artists accompanied Cook on his three voyages for the Royal Society from 1768-1779, producing images of the peoples they encountered that were reproduced in numerous publications for a European audience fascinated with travel accounts. Terrestrial Paradises: Imagery from The Voyages of Captain James Cook will run through February 9, 2014.
Images courtesy of the Lowe Art Museum
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