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The ruins of ancient columns on Tinian Island (Mariana Islands, USA). Illustration from Voyage Around the World (1824) by Louis de Freycinet (1779-1842)
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The ruins of ancient columns on Tinian Island (Mariana Islands, USA). Illustration from Voyage Around the World (1824) by Louis de Freycinet (1779-1842)
FLO4636311 The ruins of ancient columns on Tinian Island (Mariana Islands, USA). Illustration from Voyage Around the World (1824) by Louis de Freycinet (1779-1842). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863), Meissen edition (Germany), 1835-1840. Ancient ruins of columns found on Tinian island, Marianas, Pacific. Handcoloured lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's " Vollstaendige Voelkergallerie in getreuen Abbildungen" (Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures), Meissen, circa 1835-1840.; (add.info.: The ruins of ancient columns on Tinian Island (Mariana Islands, USA). Illustration from Voyage Around the World (1824) by Louis de Freycinet (1779-1842). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863), Meissen edition (Germany), 1835-1840. Ancient ruins of columns found on Tinian island, Marianas, Pacific. Handcoloured lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's " Vollstaendige Voelkergallerie in getreuen Abbildungen" (Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures), Meissen, circa 1835-1840.); © Florilegius
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This lithograph captures the haunting beauty of the ancient ruins of columns on Tinian Island in the Mariana Islands, USA. The intricate details and hand-colored touches bring to life the history and mystery of this remote Pacific island.
Louis de Freycinet's illustration from his 1824 Voyage Around the World provides a glimpse into a bygone era, where these majestic columns stood tall against the backdrop of lush vegetation. The lithography for Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's book adds another layer of artistry to this already mesmerizing scene.
As we gaze upon these remnants of a forgotten civilization, we are reminded of the enduring legacy left behind by those who came before us. The delicate lines and shading in this print evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity about what stories these ancient columns could tell if they could speak.
The juxtaposition of nature reclaiming these man-made structures serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and our place within it. This print is not just a work of art but also a window into history, inviting us to explore and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped our world.
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