Oceania - Polynesia / Southern Pacific).; Robert Bénard (1734–1777) - Veduta di Tahiti e Piroghe Polinesiane// Vue de Taïti et de plusieurs Pirogues de cette Isle - 1781-1800
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From the first French edition of Voyages du Capitaine Cook, this etching titled Veduta di Tahiti e Piroghe Polinesiane// Vue de Taïti et de plusieurs Pirogues de cette Isle by Robert Bénard (1734–1777) is a non‑coloured aquaforte measuring 180 × 355 mm and depicting Tahiti, Oceania, in the Polynesian / South Pacific region, in good condition.
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From the first French edition of the famous account of Captain James Cook's voyages ("Voyages du Capitaine Cook"), printed in Paris.
Officially titled "Vue de Taïti et de plusieurs Pirogues de cette Isle" (the plate labeled in the lower right as Tome IV, Page 12, Pl. 74).
It is one of the most fascinating and famous anthropological scenes of European 18th century art: it depicts the beaches of Tahiti teeming with the local population engaged in trade or interacting with the arrival of the British expedition. In the foreground, the large and majestic Polynesian double-hulled sailing canoes stand out, masterpieces of indigenous nautical engineering.
The specimen is in excellent condition. The inking and the copperplate impression on the period paper are exceptionally sharp, ensuring a deep contrast between the whites and blacks of the hatch work.
From the first French edition of the famous account of Captain James Cook's voyages ("Voyages du Capitaine Cook"), printed in Paris.
Officially titled "Vue de Taïti et de plusieurs Pirogues de cette Isle" (the plate labeled in the lower right as Tome IV, Page 12, Pl. 74).
It is one of the most fascinating and famous anthropological scenes of European 18th century art: it depicts the beaches of Tahiti teeming with the local population engaged in trade or interacting with the arrival of the British expedition. In the foreground, the large and majestic Polynesian double-hulled sailing canoes stand out, masterpieces of indigenous nautical engineering.
The specimen is in excellent condition. The inking and the copperplate impression on the period paper are exceptionally sharp, ensuring a deep contrast between the whites and blacks of the hatch work.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Oceania
Geographical specification
Polynesia / Southern Pacific).
Map maker/publisher
Robert Bénard (1734–1777)
Map/book title
Veduta di Tahiti e Piroghe Polinesiane// Vue de Taïti et de plusieurs Pirogues de cette Isle
Period
1781-1800
Condition
Good
Technique
Etching
Additional Information
Captain Cook's Voyages
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
180 mm
Width
355 mm
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