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Cayenne, French Guiana: Hand-Colored Engraving from La France Illustree, 1883
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This hand-colored woodcut engraving is from "La France Illustrée" by **V.-A. Malte-Brun, a well-known geographical and historical series that focused on various regions and colonies of France. The engraving depicts Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, a French overseas department located on the northeastern coast of South America.
Visual Description:
- The scene portrays a coastal settlement with small houses scattered among trees and vegetation, likely representing Cayenne during the 19th century.
- The houses are modest, with sloped red-tile roofs, surrounded by tropical greenery. The town appears to be nestled between the sea on one side and forested hills on the other, giving it a tranquil, remote feeling.
- The sky is cloudy, which, combined with the lush tropical landscape, creates a sense of the natural environment typical of a colonial settlement in the tropics.
- In the background, you can see the coastline stretching out into the distance, adding depth to the scene and emphasizing Cayenne’s connection to the sea.
Artistic Elements:
- Hand-coloring enhances the natural beauty of the landscape and the warm, earthy tones of the settlement’s buildings. This technique was commonly used in the 19th century to bring vibrancy and life to engravings.
- The engraving technique used is a woodcut, which involves carving an image into a wood block and then printing it, allowing for bold lines and clear textures that lend an earthy feel to the depiction.
Historical Context:
- Cayenne was an important colonial outpost for France in South America, known for its tropical climate, plantation economy, and as a penal colony during the 19th century (notably the infamous **Devil's Island** nearby).
- The image is part of the broader **"Colonies d'Amérique et d'Océanie"** section, reflecting the French colonial empire's territories in the Americas and the Pacific.
- V.-A. Malte-Brun (the author/editor) was a noted French geographer and writer, who contributed significantly to popular geographic works during the 19th century.
This engraving, with its detailed depiction of Cayenne, provides a picturesque and somewhat idealized view of the French colonial presence in South America. It also captures the serene beauty of the tropical landscape, likely intended for European audiences curious about France’s overseas territories.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1883
- Condition:Condition: good, given age. Some creasing and general age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Remains of tape on the reverse. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13093-161stDibs: LU3054341481682
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