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Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
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Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and carried out in 1826-29 under the command of Captain Fedor Litke (the Russian version of the name of Count Friedrich Lu¨tke, a Baltic German). The expedition began in Kronstadt (the main imperial Russian naval base near Saint Petersburg where Russian circumnavigations typically began and ended); it then traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. This voyage was one of many Russian scientific naval surveys in the first part of the 19th century
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands," offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Oceania's Micronesia region during the 19th century. Created by Alexander Postels and Victor Adam, this print is one of 65 lithographs included in a volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin.
Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and led by Captain Fedor Litke, this expedition embarked on a scientific naval survey from Kronstadt, Russia's main imperial naval base near Saint Petersburg. After circumnavigating Cape Horn to reach the Pacific Ocean, they documented various aspects of their journey through art and ethnography.
In this particular image, we are transported to an exterior scene where four local men from the Caroline Islands gather outside their dwellings. The lithograph beautifully captures their indigenous attire and features against a backdrop that showcases both natural elements and architectural details.
The meticulous attention to detail in this lithographic piece reflects not only the artistic talent of its creators but also serves as an invaluable resource for anthropologists studying ethnic cultures during that era. Preserved within the Library of Congress' Congressional Library collection, it stands as a testament to our collective human history.
As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate how such artworks contribute to our understanding of different societies across centuries. Through these visual records like "Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands," we gain insights into diverse traditions while honoring those who came before us.
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