HMS Endeavour off the coast of New Holland, Samuel Atkins, 1794

Cropped version of painting by samuel atkins (1787-1808) of 'endeavour off the coast of new holland during cook's voyage of discovery 1768-1771. Inscription on reverse of painting indicates it relates to the grounding of the endeavour on the great barrier reef in june 1770. Date: 1794. Dimensions: height: 38 cm (14.9 in); width: 50.8 cm (20 in). Medium: watercolor. Collection: National Library of Australia. HMS Endeavour off the coast of New Holland, by Samuel Atkins c.1794 (cropped)