Monuments on Easter Island Size:extra large Recently saved for the nation

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the right time of year – the galactic core of the Milky Way is only visible during the summer season (April to September)

Turner’s evocative The Battle of Trafalgar

The 'Cutty Sark' was one of the most famous merchant sailing ships of the 19th century

Date: 1776

Monuments on Easter Island Size:extra large Recently saved for the nationHodges' paintings of the Pacific celebrate British exploration. He was appointed by the Admiralty to record the places discovered on Cook's second voyage, undertaken in the 'Resolution' and 'Adventure', 1772 1775. Hodges was sent ashore at Easter Island from 14 to 17 March 1774, to record and observe. In this dramatic landscape, there are hills on the left and sea in the distance. Several inhabitants of the island are visible in the middle distance.