J OSÉ C ARDERO

José Cardero began as a cabin boy who gradually became an expedition artist for Malaspina and Galiano. Shown below are a few examples of his work.
langara point
The Coast Salish chief of Langara Point

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flicker
Northern Flicker watercolour

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sutil and mexicana
The Sutil and Mexicana at anchor off a native village

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north chief
A chief from the north end of Vancouver Island

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gabriola chief
The chief of Descano Bay on Gabriola Island

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tetacu
Tetacú, chief of the entrance of Juan de Fuca

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nanaimo chief
The chief of Wentuisen Harbour, present-day Nanaimo

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chief maquinna
The chief Maquinna of the Nooka

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