Cascade Cove, Dusky Bay by William Hodges. A dramatic waterfall cascades into a cove beneath a dark, stormy sky, with a bright rainbow arching through the mist near three indigenous figures.

Cascade Cove, Dusky Bay

William Hodges

1775 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A breathtaking 18th-century landscape capturing the raw, atmospheric beauty of a waterfall in New Zealand's Dusky Bay.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with softened cool notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Living Room · Study · Office
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1775 by William Hodges during Captain Cook's second voyage, this dramatic oil painting depicts Cascade Cove in Dusky Bay, New Zealand. The composition masterfully contrasts the dark, brooding mountains and lush forest with the luminous white spray of the waterfall and a vibrant rainbow arching through the mist, while local Maori figures witness the scene from the rocky shore.

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