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C1833
1. Naou jeune fille 2. Natif de Tonga habitant des iles Viti 3. Houitai chef chretien a Mafanga 4. Ata chef chretien a Hifo 5. Tatouage de la cuisse des hommes.
First edition of this superb Chine-collé lithograph on India paper of Tongans with centre figure displaying his tattoos by Louis de Sainson artist aboard the famous Dumont D’Urville voyage of scientific discovery and exploration. This rare first issue is identified … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
1. Naou jeune fille 2. Natif de Tonga habitant des iles Viti 3. Houitai chef chretien a Mafanga 4. Ata chef chretien a Hifo 5. Tatouage de la cuisse des hommes.
Date:
C1833
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Chine-collé lithograph on India paper
Image Size:
282mm
x 390mm
Paper Size:
355mm
x 540mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1833
Description:
First edition of this superb Chine-collé lithograph on India paper of Tongans with centre figure displaying his tattoos by Louis de Sainson artist aboard the famous Dumont D’Urville voyage of scientific discovery and exploration.
This rare first issue is identified by the name J. Tastu, Editeur at lower left and the embossed stamp within the lower margin with the wording; ‘Voyage de L’Astrolabe J. Dumont D’Urville Commandant. J.T.’
From ‘Voyage de la Corvette Astrolabe Execute par Ordre du Roi pendant les annees 1826-1827-1828-1829, sours le Commandement’.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 1341.
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 : 201.
Brosse, J. Great Voyages of Exploration. The Golden Age of Discovery in the Pacific. Sydney 1983 : pp. 152-154..
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 760392
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand: Registration Number; RB001201, RB000276
State Library New South Wales: Call Number: RB/ RF990A/ 41
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: ark:/12148/bpt6k53565814
Yale University Library & Art Gallery: Folio A 2014 27
New York Public Library: b13624459
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: ark:/12148/bpt6k53565814
State Library Victoria: RARELT 508.3 D89V
Louis Auguste de Sainson (1800 - 1887)
French artist on the voyage of exploration on board the Astrolabe under the command of Dumont D’Urville which explored and visited the Pacific, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. He began his naval career at the port of Rochefort, working there from 21 August 1825 until 6 January 1826, where he joined the Astrolabe as a draughtsman. The Astrolabe visited Australia from October to December 1826 and De Sainson made a number of drawings of King George Sound (WA), Westernport VIC), and Jervis Bay NSW and Sydney). On the Astrolable’s return to Australian waters during December 1827 to early January 1828 the Astrolabe anchored at Hobart Town where de Sainson made a number of important drawings of Hobart and its environs. On his return to France de Sainson was part of the editorial group that made the official account Historical Atlas of the expedition ready or publication. In November 1829, at Dumont d’Urville’s request, de Sainson was promoted commis de marine 3e classe. He became a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneurin August 1831 and a commis de 2e classe in September 1833. Further biographical information is not available after this time.
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