Rapa Nui Gaze: Portraits from Easter Island, Engraved and Published in ca.1785

This original antique engraving is a historical depiction of Easter Island, known for its monumental statues called Moai. The image is titled "A View of Monuments, &c. in Easter Isla...

The print is from one of Captain Cook's voyages and likely from one of the three major voyages he undertook between 1768 and 1779. The engravings from these voyages were made by arti...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Isles des Amis'. Map of the Friendly Islands / Tonga. The Tongan people first encountered Europeans in 1616 when the Dutch vessel Eendracht, captain...

Antique shell print of univalves. This antique print originates from William Frederic Martyn’s two volume work, 'A New Dictionary of Natural Histor...

The engraving showcases two individuals of high status from Tahiti, known historically as "Otaheite" during the period of European exploration in the Pacific. On the left is "OTOO, ...

The engraving features two individual portraits side by side, labeled as inhabitants of the island of Tanna, which is part of Vanuatu in the South Pacific. On the left is "A MAN of the Island of TANNA." He is depicted with a serious, almost stern expression, looking slightly to the side. His facial features are marked by a prominent beard and mustache, and his hair appears long and wavy. This detailed portrayal suggests an effort to capture the unique physical characteristics and possibly the demeanor of the man. On the right is "A WOMAN of the Island of TANNA." She is shown in a three-quarter view with a gentle expression, looking directly at the viewer. Her hair is styled in tight curls, she wears large hoop earrings, and her clothing drapes softly over her shoulders, indicating a level of adornment and style. The portraits likely aimed to depict the natural appearance and attire of the people from Tanna as accurately as possible for European audiences of the time. These works often sought to provide a detailed record of the diverse cultures encountered during exploration voyages. The style of the engraving and the reference to Captain Cook's voyages suggest that it comes from the late 18th century, likely in the period following Cook's final voyage, which ended in 1779. The engravings of Pacific peoples associated with Cook's voyages were often published in the various accounts that proliferated after his travels, as there was a keen interest in the newly contacted peoples of the Pacific. The text on the engraving says it was "Accurately Engraved for Anderson's Large Folio Edition of the Whole of Capt'n. Cook's Voyages &c. Complete." This indicates that the engraving was made for a specific publication by Anderson, compiling Captain Cook's voyages. George William Anderson is known for his compilation titled "A New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World," which was published initially in the 1780s. This collection often included large folio engravings such as this one. Given this information, we can reasonably estimate that this engraving would have been published sometime in the 1780s. However, without specific publication data, it is not possible to provide an exact year. Such details would typically be found in a library catalog...

Original blueprint of the block island boat "Glory Anna II", owner Paule Loring, Wickford R.I. 1948, Builder AC Howard. The keel is signed by naval architect G.M. Cunha, 1948. This is the lines drawing showing hull timbers, deck, mast placement, profile, etc.. This is a real piece of block island Rhode...

Lithograph: sheet diameter, circa 45.5 cm Edition of 175, signed and numbered Published in January 1984 by The Arion Press, San Francisco From the portfolio "Self-portrait in a conve...

Edition of 175, signed and numbered Published in January 1984 by The Arion Press, San Francisco From the portfolio 'Self-portrait in a convex mirror' by John Ashbery. Immaculate cond...

"Print Philippe Vogelenzang - The Gaze" White wooden frame clear glass Dimensions: Lenght: 89/ Height: 144,5 / Depth : 6 cm.  

Robert Brichel Brutus [Brutus, Marcus Iunius] Large physiognomical study from the first issue of Lavater’s Physiognomische Fragmente. Copper engraving. Overall dimensions...

A vibrant minimalist lithograph in colors on Arches 88 paper titled “EK/Spectrum I (From Portraits)” by Ellsworth Kelly. Hand signed bottom right with an annotation of 19/50. Publish...