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Sherwin, J. K. (John Keyse), 1751-1790

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  • Ōtago, a young man encountered by Captain Cook in Tonga on his second voyage. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1777, after W. Hodges.
  • A politician engrossed in reading the "Gazetteer" and burning the brim of his hat with a candle while he does so. Etching by J. K. Sherwin after W. Hogarth.
  • A young woman from the Hawaiian Islands. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin after J. Webber, 17--.
  • The Hawaiian chief Kana'ina (Kaneena) wearing a feather helmet. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1784, after J. Webber.
  • Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1790, after N.P. Loir.
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    Medusa. Stipple engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1789.

    Sherwin, J. K. (John Keyse), 1751-1790. | Date: 1789 | Reference: 11387i
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    Men and women dancing and playing music. Coloured engraving by J. Keyse Sherwin.

    | Reference: 34180i
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    Thomas Pennant. Line engraving by J. K. Sherwin, 1778, after T. Gainsborough, 1776.

    Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. | Reference: 7759i
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    James Cook. Line engraving by J. K. Sherwin, 1779, after Sir N. Dance-Holland, 1776.

    Dance, Nathaniel, Sir, 1735-1811. | Date: 1779 | Reference: 2008i
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    Young men and women in Tahiti, dancing. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1784, after J. Webber.

    Webber, John, 1751-1793. | Date: [1784] | Reference: 566628i
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