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Ceremonial Tribute to Captain Cook in the Hawaiian Archipelago, circa 1790
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Title: "Ceremonial Tribute to Captain Cook in the Hawaiian Archipelago"
Description: This antique print depicts a scene titled "An Offering before Capt'n Cook in the Sandwich Islands." It represents a historical moment when indigenous Hawaiians are making an offering to Captain James Cook, the British explorer who made first contact with the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, which he named the Sandwich Islands. The image shows a group of Hawaiian individuals in a reverent pose, seated on the ground, facing Captain Cook and a few other Europeans, who are depicted in a standing position, signifying a moment of cultural exchange or ceremony.
The surroundings include a thatched structure, possibly a traditional Hawaiian hale (house), and tropical foliage such as palm trees, indicating the setting is in the Hawaiian Islands. The etching style, attention to detail in the figures' attire and expressions, and the interaction between the two groups are characteristic of European engravings from the period following Cook's voyages, which were designed to illustrate the customs and peoples encountered during his explorations. This print likely served as a means to convey exotic encounters to a European audience, providing a visual narrative of Cook's experiences and the cultures he encountered.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1790
- Condition:Repaired: A tear has been repaired with tape on the reverse. Fair. A tear into the image and soiling due to handling. A dark impression.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13597-531stDibs: LU3054337935552
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