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C1825
I’sles Sandwich. Armes et objets divers, a l’usage des habitans.
Artist:
Antoine-Germain Bevalet (1779 - 1850)
Sandwich Islands. Weapons and various objects used by the inhabitants. Freycinet sighted Hawaii on 5 August 1819 and dropped anchor in Kealakekua Bay three days later. Kamehameha I, the first king of a unified Hawaii had just died and according … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
I’sles Sandwich. Armes et objets divers, a l’usage des habitans.
Date:
C1825
Artist:
Antoine-Germain Bevalet (1779 - 1850)
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Stipple engraving, printed in colour & hand coloured.
Image Size:
325mm
x 235mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1825
Description:
Sandwich Islands. Weapons and various objects used by the inhabitants. Freycinet sighted Hawaii on 5 August 1819 and dropped anchor in Kealakekua Bay three days later. Kamehameha I, the first king of a unified Hawaii had just died and according to Hawaiian custom, his palace was burned to ashes and pigs were slaughtered for the funeral. As a result, Freycinet was initially unable to supply his ships with provisions. During the one month stay, the artists were able to provide a unique record of island life prior to European settlement. These engraved images are amongst the finest prints ever made during the period of the great voyages of exploration.
