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C1825
Iles Sandwich. 1.Kiaimoukou,surnomme Cox, Chef de l’ile Mowi. 2.Un des principaux Chef de l’ile Owhyhi, 3. Principal Officier de Kiaimoukou.
Artist:
J. Alphonse Pellion (1796–1868 - 1868)
Portraits of Kiaimoukou, nicknamed Cox, chief of the island of Mowi one of the principal chiefs of Owhyhi Island and Principal Officer Kiaimoukou. Freycinet sighted Hawaii on 5 August 1819 and dropped anchor in Kealakekua Bay three days later. Kamehameha … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Iles Sandwich. 1.Kiaimoukou,surnomme Cox, Chef de l’ile Mowi. 2.Un des principaux Chef de l’ile Owhyhi, 3. Principal Officier de Kiaimoukou.
Date:
C1825
Artist:
J. Alphonse Pellion (1796–1868 - 1868)
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Stipple engraving, printed in colour & hand coloured.
Image Size:
325mm
x 235mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1825
Description:
Portraits of Kiaimoukou, nicknamed Cox, chief of the island of Mowi one of the principal chiefs of Owhyhi Island and Principal Officer Kiaimoukou. 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.
