1st communication with natives of Boothin Felix 1829

Painting, colour and mounted on card with with an embossed pattern around the edge, entitled 'first communication with natives of Boothin Felix 1829' relating to the Ross Expedition of 1829-1833. Title handwritten on the back along with a further inscription which reads 'Taken from a drawing by Captain Ross during his last voyage of discovery to the Arctic Regions in the year 1829'. Published in Sir John Ross's book. 'Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of North-West Passage, and of a Residence in the Arctic Regions During the Years 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833.' London: A.W. Webster, 1835. This was displayed in Charles Royds cabin onboard the Discovery under the maritime trust in 1979.