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C1825
I’sles Sandwich. Femme De L’Ile Mowi Dansant.
Artist:
Jacques Etienne Victor Arago (1790 - 1855)
Sandwich Islands. Woman Dancing on Mowi Island. 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, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
I’sles Sandwich. Femme De L’Ile Mowi Dansant.
Date:
C1825
Artist:
Jacques Etienne Victor Arago (1790 - 1855)
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Stipple engraving, printed in colour & hand coloured.
Image Size:
235mm
x 325mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1825
Description:
Sandwich Islands. Woman Dancing on Mowi Island. 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.
