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Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
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Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813.
In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe. This atlas, published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813, includes maps of Kruzenshtern's route and 109 plates based upon the drawings of V. G. Tilesius, a doctor, naturalist, and the official artist of the expedition. It is one of the largest publications of engravings from tsarist Russia. The subjects depicted include views of Sakhalin, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands; representations of Siberian natives and other peoples encountered during the voyage; and local fish and birds from throughout the South and North Pacific
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Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813," is a captivating engraving by Russian artist Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky. This image is taken from an atlas published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813, documenting the historic circumnavigation voyage led by Captain I.F. Kruzenshtern between 1803-06. The atlas consists of maps of Kruzenshtern's route and 109 plates, based on the drawings of V.G. Tilesius, the doctor, naturalist, and official artist of the expedition. This significant publication is one of the largest from tsarist Russia, showcasing various views of Sakhalin, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands, as well as representations of Siberian natives and other peoples encountered during the voyage. In this particular engraving, Chesky masterfully depicts a scene of a customs officer, identified as "Goppo," sailing on his vessel in Canton, China. The image captures the essence of the bustling port city, with its impressive buildings and the meeting of various cultures. The customs director, dressed in European attire, confidently steers his boat while observing the Cantonese people and their boats in the background. The intricate details in the lettering, the figures, and the landscape all contribute to the richness and authenticity of the illustration. This engraving offers a glimpse into the historic exploration era, providing valuable insights into the people, places, and events that shaped the world during the 19th century.
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