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Teriitaria or Ariapaia [Teri'i tari'a II Ari'i paea], Queen of Huahine, Augt 30th 1849 [Society Islands], 1849 (graphite, watercolour)
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Teriitaria or Ariapaia [Teri'i tari'a II Ari'i paea], Queen of Huahine, Augt 30th 1849 [Society Islands], 1849 (graphite, watercolour)
7295597 Teriitaria or Ariapaia [Teri'i tari'a II Ari'i paea], Queen of Huahine, Augt 30th 1849 [Society Islands], 1849 (graphite, watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.5x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Admiral Sir Edward Gennys Fanshawe
Mounted in album with PAI4605-PAI4622, PAI4624-PAI4670.; No.18. No. 18 in Fanshawe's Pacific album, 1849-1852.Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as title. Despite the fact that their features and headbands do not look identical, it is likely that the two figures shown are intended to represent the same person, Teri'i tari'a II Ari'i paea Vahine (1790 -1858). One is a close-up, unfinished drawn head, with only the headband coloured: the other is full-length, in a white robe with red spots and holding a white handkerchief in her left hand. She is shown standing beside by a 32-pounder gun on the upper deck of Fanshawe's Daphne, on which she came aboard for lunch with him on 30 August 1849 at the end of his diplomatic visit to Huahine (28-30 August). Her husband, whom Fanshawe described in his journal as a fat good-for-nothing fellow (Fanshawe [1904] p.200) was also present and earned her displeasure by delaying their departure through bargaining with a midshipman for brandy - which, like all spirits, was illegal on Huahine. Fanshawe showed great respect to the experienced queen herself, who was well supported locally and had previously governed Tahiti for a period under the paramount Queen Pomare. Huahine is the most easterly of the leeward group of Society Islands, east of Raiatea and north-west of Tahiti. It had managed to resist French seizure after they annexed Tahiti in 1842, but since the 1880s has been part of French Polynesia. This is one of a group of eleven Fanshawe drawings made in the Society Islands while in command of the Daphne (PAI4616 - PAI427). It is the only personal portrait: the others are island views, but not including Huahine.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning portrait captures the regal beauty of Teriitaria or Ariapaia, Queen of Huahine, on August 30th, 1849. Created by Admiral Sir Edward Gennys Fanshawe in graphite and watercolor, this artwork showcases the grace and dignity of a powerful female leader from the Society Islands.
The queen is depicted in two different views - one a close-up drawing of her head with a colorful headband, and the other showing her full-length in a white robe with red spots, holding a white handkerchief. Standing beside a 32-pounder gun on the upper deck of Fanshawe's ship 'Daphne', she exudes strength and authority.
Fanshawe's encounter with Queen Teriitaria during his diplomatic visit to Huahine is documented in this piece. Despite her husband's antics causing delays during their departure, Fanshawe showed great respect for the experienced queen who had previously governed Tahiti under Queen Pomare.
Huahine, part of French Polynesia since the 1880s, resisted French seizure after they annexed Tahiti in 1842. This portrait serves as a historical record of an influential figure from that time period.
Admire the intricate details and vibrant colors that bring Queen Teriitaria to life in this artwork housed at the National Maritime Museum in London.
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