Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Mai (Omai) NPG 7153

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Sir Joshua Reynolds

The first Polynesian to visit Britain, accompanying Captain Cook back from his second voyage of the South Pacific in 1774. He lived in London with scientist and socialite Joseph Banks, who had met Omai in Tahiti and was interested in observing how a 'native' responded to European society. Omai was feted by nobility, entertained by scientists and introduced to celebrities. His charm, good humour and sense of etiquette were demonstrated at his audience with George III and he was quickly discovered to... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.