The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson
John Collier · 1881
Why it's great
Henry Hudson, his son and a few others sit in a small boat in the icy northern sea after the crew turned against him in 1611 and cast them adrift. They were never seen again. John Collier painted it in 1881.
🏛️ Part of history
Columbus & the Age of Discovery (1492–1600) — Henry Hudson, his son and a few others sit in a small boat in the icy northern sea after the crew turned against him in 1611 and cast them adrift.
Where to see it
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John Collier was born in London and studied art in London, Paris and Munich. He painted portraits and scenes from history and legend, often with strong feelings. He also wrote about art and science. He died in London in 1934.
