Dense Woods of Brazil with Troop of Puris Indians. - Antique Print from 1820
C1820

Dense Woods of Brazil with Troop of Puris Indians.

Artist:

W. Read

$A 85

Rare, early c.19th engraving of Brazil’s Puris Indian in the forests of Brazil. Based on the travel accounts of Prince Maximilian Nuewied in Brazil, 1815, 1816 and 1817. Before colonisation the Puris Indians lived as nomadic hunter-gatherers in the forests and … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Dense Woods of Brazil with Troop of Puris Indians.

Date:

C1820

Artist:

W. Read

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size: 

305mm 
x 182mm

Paper Size: 

445mm 
x 290mm

Platemark Size: 

325mm 
x 205mm
AUTHENTICITY
Dense Woods of Brazil with Troop of Puris Indians. - Antique Print from 1820

Genuine antique
dated:

1820

Description:

Rare, early c.19th engraving of Brazil’s Puris Indian in the forests of Brazil.

Based on the travel accounts of Prince Maximilian Nuewied in Brazil, 1815, 1816 and 1817. Before colonisation the Puris Indians lived as nomadic hunter-gatherers in the forests and mountains of eastern Brazil, organised in small bands led by elders. They inhabited regions from the Preto River to the Paraíba River.

From: Phillips, Sir. R. New Voyages and Travels: Consisting of Originals, Translations and Abridgments. London 1820

References:
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967 :: 40658.

Collections:
National Library of Ireland.: Sabin, 40658

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