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Divine Honors Bestowed Upon Captain Cook: A Ceremonial Encounter, circa 1820
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This is an antique print titled "Onori divini fatti a Cook," which translates to "Divine honors given to Cook." It likely depicts a moment when Captain James Cook, the famed British explorer, was honored or revered by an indigenous group during one of his voyages in the Pacific.
The engraving, attributed to Sasso and published circa 1820, presents a scene of cultural interaction between European sailors or officers (who are wearing formal military-style uniforms) and a group of indigenous people, possibly from Polynesia. The indigenous men are seated in a circle, most of them naked to the waist, with muscular builds and curly hair, participating in what appears to be a ceremonial gathering or religious ritual.
Captain Cook is depicted at the center-right of the image, dressed in a yellow and red uniform, along with a few of his crew members. One of the indigenous men is approaching or making a gesture towards Cook, perhaps offering him a form of recognition or respect. In the background, there is a traditional thatched structure, likely a hut or meeting house, surrounded by palms and vegetation.
The overall setting suggests a peaceful and respectful encounter, with the indigenous people honoring Cook, possibly seeing him as a divine or extraordinary figure. The ceremonial atmosphere is accentuated by the smoke rising in the background, possibly from a fire that is part of the ritual.
The print is a colored engraving, typical of early 19th-century representations, which sought to document and romanticize the encounters between European explorers and the native peoples of the lands they visited. It captures the sense of awe and reverence that often characterized European accounts of indigenous reactions to explorers like Cook.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.63 in (14.3 cm)Width: 8.98 in (22.8 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1820
- Condition:General age-related toning. Shows some wear and soiling/foxing. Blank verso. Two pieces of tape on verso. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12707-121stDibs: LU3054334415242
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