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Queen of Rewa, 19th century Fiji portrait engraving print

1849

$150
£115.19
€132.01
CA$211.16
A$236.55
CHF 123.03
MX$2,885.41
NOK 1,566.40
SEK 1,477
DKK 985.29

About the Item

'Queen of Rewa' Portrait of seated Fijian woman, draped from the waist in tapa cloth, holding a fan, wearing jewelry and an elaborate headdress. From Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition ... / Charles Wilkes. Philadelphia, 1849. Queen Qoliwasawasa drawn here in 1840, fled from her husband in 1843 and was thereby the cause of wars between Bua and Rewa, 1843-1845. 280mm by 175mm (sheet)
  • Creation Year:
    1849
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Alfred Agate (1812 - 1846, American)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Small crease in top right corner of the sheet. a couple of very small handling marks.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1244215606512

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