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C1774
Vue de I’Ifle d’Huaheine avec La Maiso…
Artist:
John James Barralet (1747 - 1815)
Rare engraving from the French edition of the accounts of Cook’s first voyage, published (1774) the year after the English edition (1773). The title in the English versions was: [A view in the island of Huaheine; with the Ewharra no … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Vue de I’Ifle d’Huaheine avec La Maiso…
Date:
C1774
Artist:
John James Barralet (1747 - 1815)
Engraver:
Bernard
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
345mm
x 202mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1774
Description:
Rare engraving from the French edition of the accounts of Cook’s first voyage, published (1774) the year after the English edition (1773).
The title in the English versions was:
[A view in the island of Huaheine; with the Ewharra no Eatua, or House of God]
A small altar on the island of Huahine with an offering. At left is a tree called Owharra, with which the houses are thatched.
Leeward Islands, Society Islands.
Reference: Joppien 1.70B ill. pp. 130
From Hawkesworth, Relation des Voyages Entrepris par ordre de Sa Majeste Britannique Actuallement Regnante:…..
