William Hodges was the artist aboard the Resolution, Capt. James Cook's ship on his Second Voyage (1772–1775). The picture shows a Maori male carrying a taiaha (spear) and with a club (mere) on a belt around his waist. He is accompanied by four Maori women. They are surrounded by dense vegetation.
| Artist | Sidney Parkinson |
|---|---|
| Date | 1773 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 337 x 196 |
| Engraver | Le Veau |
| Place | Paris |
| Publication | 1st French edition of Cook's First Voyage |
| Publisher | Saillant et Nyon – Pancoucke |
| Condition | Clear impression. Clear print mark. Sheet has four vertical folds. |