Tahitian Collection (#13)

TAHITI, 1831. Etching and engraving, English, 1831

COOK: BREADFRUIT, 1773. The Tahitian Breadfruit. Line engraving, 1773, from Captain James Cooks Account of a Voyage Round the World in the Years 1768-71

LOUIS de BOUGAINVILLE (1729-1811), a French navigator, meeting the natives of Tahiti, c1766-69. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

COOK: TAHITI NATIVES, 1773. The natives of Tahiti. Engraving, 1773, from Captain James Cooks Account of a Voyage Round the World in the Years 1768-1771

HMS ENDEAVOUR: TAHITI, 1769. Captain James Cooks ship H. M. S. Endeavour anchoring at Tahiti, 13 April 1769: engraving
HMS ENDEAVOUR: TAHITI, 1769. Captain James Cooks ship H.M.S. Endeavour anchoring at Tahiti, 13 April 1769: engraving, 1773

SAMUEL WALLIS (1728-1795). English circumnavigator. Wallis at Tahiti in 1767. Line engraving, 18th century

CAPTAIN COOK: BREADFRUIT. The Tahitian Breadfruit. Line engraving from Captain James Cooks Account of a Voyage Round the World in the Years 1768-71, London, 1773

COOKs FIRST VOYAGE, 1773. The Natives of Tahiti. Line engraving, 1773, from Captain James Cooks Account of a Voyage Round the World in the Years 1768-71

Tahitian sailing vessels, 18th century
Tahitian sailing vessels. 18th century artwork of Tahitians in sailing vessels in a bay in Tahiti. A raft is being paddled at lower right, and fishing is taking place at lower left

Human sacrifice in Tahiti, artwork
Human sacrifice in Tahiti. Artwork of the British explorer Captain James Cook (lower right) and other sailors, watching the final stages of a two-day human sacrifice in Tahiti in 1777

GROUP OF LORYS. Clockwise from top right: Blue-Crowned Lory, Ultramarine Lory, Tahitian Lory, Kuhls Lory, Stephens Lory. Illustration by William T. Cooper

FILM STILL: MONTE BLUE. Scene from White Shadows in the South Seas starring Monte Blue, 1928

GAUGUIN: TAHITI, 19th C. Paul Gauguin: Street in Tahiti. Canvas

GAUGUIN: CALL, 1902. Paul Gauguin: L Appel (The Call). Oil on canvas, 1902

GAUGUIN: DAY OF GOD, 1894. Paul Gauguin: The Day of the God. Canvas, 1894

GAUGUIN: BATHERS, 19th C. Paul Gauguin: Tahitian Women Bathing. Canvas

COOK: TAHITI, 1773. Cooks Second Voyage. Oaiti-peha Bay, Tahiti, c1773. Oil by William Hodges

TAHITI: MEN, c1890. A group of young men photographed c1890

South Pacific, French Polynesia, Tahiti. Hibiscus in front of Venus Point Lighthouse (aka Pointe Venus)

Peoples of Tahiti
Man and Woman from Tahiti - the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean

Tahitian couple with baby
A Tahitian couple with their child

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"Exploring the Enchanting World Beauty and Culture" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world art with masterpieces like "Gauguin: Tahiti Women, 1891. " Paul Gauguin's mesmerizing oil on canvas captures the allure and grace women as they bask on sandy beaches. The scent of Gardenia taitensis, also known as the Tahitian gardenia, fills the air, transporting you to this tropical paradise. Its delicate white petals symbolize purity and beauty, just like Gauguin's brushstrokes. In "Gauguin: Painting, 1897, " we delve deeper into Gauguin's artistic journey. The masterpiece "Where Do We Come From / What Are We / Where Are We Going" invites contemplation about life's existential questions amidst a lush Tahitian landscape. Another captivating work is "Gauguin: Arearea, 1892. " This vivid oil painting titled "Arearea (Red Dog)" showcases Gauguin's fascination with Polynesian culture through bold colors and dynamic compositions. Witness the equestrian elegance in "Riders on the Beach, 1902, " where riders gallop along pristine shores against a backdrop of turquoise waters. It encapsulates both freedom and harmony within nature. Gauguin's portrayal of women continues to captivate us in works such as "Two Women" (1901 or 1902) and "Two Tahitian Women" (1899). These paintings celebrate femininity while showcasing their unique cultural identity. Experience traditional dances through Gauguin’s depiction in “Habit of a Young Woman of Otaheite Dancing, ” capturing the energy and rhythm that define this rich heritage. Venturing beyond visual arts, let your imagination wander to exotic landscapes depicted by artists like Camel/Travel/Bridge in 1924. Explore distant lands reminiscent of Gauguin's Tahiti, where new adventures await.