A New World: England’s first view of America (at the British Museum)

A New World: England’s first view of America
15 March – 17 June 2007
British Museum
Room 5
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A New World looks at the lasting impact John White's watercolours had on the Old World's impression of America. His legacy continued for over 250 years after his death thanks to the reproduction and adaptation of his work by later artists, a selection of which is displayed in the exhibition.




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