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Artefacts brought back with Captain Cook could also be seen in public and private collections in the capital, and William Hodges (xxxx-xxxx), the artist who accompanied Cook (xxxx-xxxx) on his last voyage, welcomed well-to-do visitors to his studio where they could see scenes from the journey, including views of Otaheite. Prints of Otaheite were in circulation and in 1785 Omai, or a trip around the world was performed at Covent Garden. E.157:1-1937