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"A Savage of Botany Bay." Australian aborigine, naked, with beard and afro, decorated with tattoos, carrying a stick
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"A Savage of Botany Bay." Australian aborigine, naked, with beard and afro, decorated with tattoos, carrying a stick
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Hand-colored copperplate engraving from a drawing by Johann Ihle from Ebenezer Sibly's "Universal System of Natural History" 1794.
The prolific Sibly published his Universal System of Natural History in 1794~1796 in five volumes covering the three natural worlds of fauna, flora and geology. The series included illustrations of mythical beasts such as the sukotyro and the mermaid, and depicted sloths sitting on the ground (instead of hanging from trees) and a domesticated female orang utan wearing a bandana. The engravings were by J. Pass, J. Chapman and Barlow copied from original drawings by famous natural history artists George Edwards, Albertus Seba, Maria Sybilla Merian, and Johann Ihle.); © Florilegius
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1794 Aborigine Afro Albertus Barlow Beast Captain Chapman Ebenezer Edwards Fauna Geology George Hand Colored Ihle Johann Maria Merian Mermaid Mythical Pass Savage Seba Sibly Stick Sukotyro Sybilla System Tattoos Universal Copperplate
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This striking print captures the image of "A Savage of Botany Bay," an Australian aborigine depicted in all his raw and unfiltered glory. The naked figure, with a beard and afro hairstyle, is adorned with intricate tattoos that tell stories of his heritage and culture. Carrying a simple stick, he exudes a sense of strength and resilience that has been passed down through generations.
The hand-colored copperplate engraving from Johann Ihle's drawing in Ebenezer Sibly's "Universal System of Natural History" offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of indigenous life in Australia during the late 18th century. Sibly's ambitious project aimed to document the diverse flora, fauna, and geology of the natural world, including depictions of mythical creatures and unusual animal behaviors.
The engravings by renowned artists such as George Edwards and Maria Sybilla Merian bring to life scenes that may seem fantastical to modern eyes but were based on careful observation and imagination. This particular image serves as a reminder of the complex history and cultural richness of Australia's indigenous peoples, whose traditions continue to shape their identity today.
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