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In 1772 Hodges traveled as official artist on Cook’s Second Voyage, and in 1775 was engaged by the Admiralty to paint some large-scale oils of the expedition. “In 1778 Hodges went to India under the patronage of Warren Hastings [Governor-general of India], remained there about six years, and painted a number of views of the most remarkable objects and scenery… In 1793 Hodges published an account of his Travels in India during the years 17803, with plates from his drawings… Humboldt, in his Cosmos, says that the sight of Hodges’ Indian views was one of the inducements which led him to travel” (DNB).
First edition.(30 x 25cm). 14 fullpage engraved plates depicting views, structures, and costumes, and large folding engraved map.
Binding: Full tan leather bound with with engraved front cover and spine. Raised Bands and lettering on spine.
Condition: Minor sporadic Foxing and aging of paper. An Excellent copy for the age.
Exportable: No
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William Hodges’s Travels in India during the years 1780-1781-1782 & 1783 is available for viewing at our store.
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