Omai, Sir J. Banks and D. C. Solander c. 1775–1776

William Parry (1743–1791), Omai (c. 1753 – c. 1780), Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) and Daniel Charles Solander (1736-1782), oil on canvas, 1525 mm x 1525 mm, Great Britain, c. 1775–1776; source: © National Portrait Gallery, London.

The first Tahitian to visit England, Omai (left), is depicted in a group portrait by William Parry with explorer and botanist Sir Joseph Banks and botanist Daniel Charles Solander.


William Parry (1743–1791), Omai (ca. 1753 – ca. 1780), Sir Joseph Banks (1743–1820) and Daniel Charles Solander (1736–1782), oil on canvas, 1525 mm x 1525 mm, Great Britain, ca. 1775–1776; source: © National Portrait Gallery, London.