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Encounters at Dawn: The Standoff at Tahiti with Captain Wallis Engraved, 1801
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Title: "The Natives of Otaheite Attacking Capt. Wallis, The First Discoverer of that Island"
This engraving depicts a significant historical encounter between the natives of Tahiti (formerly known as Otaheite) and Captain Samuel Wallis, recognized as the island's first European discoverer. The scene portrays a moment of confrontation, with the indigenous people vigorously approaching in their canoes, exuding a sense of resistance against the intrusion represented by Wallis's ship. The artwork captures the tense interplay between exploration and indigenous sovereignty during the Age of Discovery.
Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .
The print is part of George Alexander Cooke's comprehensive work "A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography." This book was a significant compilation of geographical knowledge during the late 18th century, offering descriptions and accounts of various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain James Cook and Ferdinand Magellan, detailing their discoveries and journeys that expanded the European understanding of the globe. Cooke's work served as both a chronicle and reference for the territories and cultures encountered by these voyagers.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1801
- Condition:Good, almost excellent condition, except for a slight mark in top left of image due to handling. This is not a reproduction but an original engraving. Study the image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13597-111stDibs: LU3054337825082
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