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Daily Life in Tierra del Fuego: A Glimpse of the Fuegian People in 1783
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The print depicts a scene of the indigenous inhabitants of Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland, across the Strait of Magellan. Titled "The Inhabitants of Terra del Fuego," it was published in 1783.
In the engraving, there is a group of Tierra del Fuego natives engaging in various activities around what appears to be a dwelling or shelter. Some individuals are seated by a fire, suggesting a communal or domestic setting. The fire's central placement and the people gathered around it convey the importance of warmth and cooking in their daily lives, which is significant given the harsh climate of their region. A figure stands to the left with a spear, which might indicate the importance of hunting. Others are shown in different poses, some standing and some sitting, possibly depicting a social scene or daily routines.
The backdrop features a rugged landscape with mountains, indicative of the harsh and mountainous terrain of Tierra del Fuego. The foliage and tree in the foreground give a sense of the wild and natural environment in which the Fuegians lived. The print provides a snapshot of the life of the indigenous people at the time of European contact, likely intended to educate and inform European audiences about the customs and living conditions of distant cultures.
The print titled "The Inhabitants of Terra del Fuego" published in 1783 could possibly be from “A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken, by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. Performed under the Direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, In His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Discovery; In the Years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780.” This was the official account of James Cook's third and final voyage.
Captain Cook did indeed visit Tierra del Fuego during his voyages, but it should be noted that there were several accounts and compilations of his voyages published around that time, including the official accounts and those by other crew members or illustrators such as John Hawkesworth or John Webber, who often accompanied Cook and provided illustrations for his travels. If the print is indeed related to Captain Cook's voyages, it would typically be found in one of these volumes. However, without more specific information or the ability to cross-reference the print with a known catalogue of Cook's published illustrations, it's difficult to definitively name the exact book.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1783
- Condition:Good. Overal light toning and light soiling. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue, and light foxing but mostly around the edges. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13597-671stDibs: LU3054337936612
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