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Fine Art Print : Rarick, chief of the Island of Otdia (Radack
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Rarick, chief of the Island of Otdia (Radack
Rarick, chief of the Island of Otdia (Wotje Atoll, Radack Chain, Marshall Islands). With headdress of shells and flowers, rolled green-leaf earrings, necklace and tattoos. Chief of the Romanzoff Islands. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, 1824. After from an illustration by Louis Choris in Otto von Kotzebues Picturesque voyage around the world, 1822
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Atoll Chain Chief Choris Frederic Kotzebue Marshall Otto Shoberl Stipple Voyage
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the enchanting world of Otdia with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating image of Rarick, the esteemed chief adorned in traditional island regalia, this print transports you to the heart of the Radack Chain in the Marshall Islands. With intricately crafted shell headdress, rolled green-leaf earrings, necklace, and tribal tattoos, Rarick's regal presence is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Otdia. Bring the mystique of the Pacific Islands into your home or office with this exquisite work of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 31cm x 53.3cm (12.2" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this image, Rarick, the esteemed chief of the Island of Otdia, located in the Wotje Atoll of the Marshall Islands, proudly wears the traditional attire and adornments of his noble rank. The intricately designed headdress, crafted from an array of shells and vibrant flowers, sits atop his head, while rolled green-leaf earrings dangle from his ears. A necklace made of precious stones and shells encircles his neck, and his body is adorned with intricate tattoos, a common practice among the islanders of the Romanzoff Islands. This striking depiction of Rarick is taken from an 1824 handcoloured stipple engraving titled "The South Sea Islands" by Frederic Shoberl, published in Ackermann's Repository of Arts. The illustration was inspired by an original work by the renowned artist and explorer Louis Choris, who accompanied Otto von Kotzebue on his Picturesque Voyage Around the World in 1822. Rarick's regal presence and the rich details of his traditional attire provide a glimpse into the vibrant culture and history of the Marshall Islands during the early 19th century. The intricacy and beauty of the engraving serve as a testament to the skill and artistry of the time, making this an invaluable historical record and a work of art in its own right.
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