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Object Number 41-72-10/497
Display Title "A Man of Nootka Sound"
Descriptions
Object Description "A Man of Nootka Sound." April 1778. Sepia drawing by John Webber. Framed. 12 x 17 in.
Inventory Description Drawing, ink drawing of human male wearing cape, braided hair, facial tattoos
Classification
  • Drawing
Date April 1778
Artist John Webber
Culture
  • Northwest Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia
Additional Geographic Terms Nootka sound
Dimensions Overall: 63.1 x 49 x 2 cm (24 13/16 x 19 5/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-72-10/497; Lot No. 9 / Man of #### Groover Sound / Caple Cauffeuil? / Portrai
Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Belle J. Bushnell, 1941
Provenance
Provenance David I. Bushnell, Jr. (1925)
Previous owner Previously owned by Sir Archibald Campbell
Donor Donated by Estate of Belle J. Bushnell

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Drawing
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41-72-10/498 "Woman of Nootka Sound"
Drawing
United States
"A Man of Nootka Sound"
41-72-10/496 "A Man of Nootka Sound"
Painting
United States
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Painting
North America
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Vancouver Island
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Painting
North America
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Vancouver Island
A Woman of Nootka Sound
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Vancouver Island
A Man at Nootka Sound
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Vancouver Island
Interior of Nootka Habitation
2004.24.27996B Interior of Nootka Habitation
Vancouver Island
"Nootka. A Man and Woman of Nootka Sound."
37-117-10/74668 "Nootka. A Man and Woman of Nootka Sound."
Print
North America