Coastal Classics
View of Fare Harbour, Huahine
William Hodges
This 18th-century oil painting captures the serene beauty of Fare Harbour on the island of Huahine with atmospheric light and detailed coastal life.
View of Owharee (Fare) Harbour, Island of Huahine
William Hodges
1773 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 1773 oil painting by William Hodges capturing the atmospheric beauty of Fare Harbour on the island of Huahine.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in slate and softened gray tones — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft sage, Olive green
About the piece
Commissioned during Captain James Cook's second voyage, this coastal study by artist William Hodges highlights the dramatic topography of the South Pacific. The composition centers on a massive, dark hill rising from the shoreline, effectively silhouetted against a luminous, cream-colored sky. Small vessels dot the tranquil harbour, adding a sense of scale and life to this historic maritime record.
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