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Poster Print : Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
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Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the 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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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the captivating work of Alexander Postels and Godefroy Engelmann. This stunning image showcases the inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands in the 19th century, as originally depicted in one of the 65 lithographs from the renowned volume of maps published after the corvette Seniavin's circumnavigation voyage. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this beautiful and authentic piece of historical art.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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This black and white lithograph, titled "Inhabitants of the Lower Caroline Islands," is an intriguing glimpse into the lives of the indigenous people of Oceania during the 19th century. The image, created by the skilled hands of Russian artists Alexander Postels and Godefroy Engelmann, is one of 65 lithographs that were included in the comprehensive volume of maps published after the historic round-the-world voyage of the Russian corvette Seniavin. Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and led by Captain Fedor Litke (also known as Friedrich Benjamin von Lütke), this expedition began in Kronstadt, Russia, and traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. The voyage was part of a series of scientific naval surveys carried out by Russia in the first part of the 19th century. In this evocative image, we see four men from the Caroline Islands, a group of Micronesian islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The men are depicted barechested, their hair styled in intricate braids or left loose. They are meeting in a peaceful setting, their expressions thoughtful and engaged. The image offers a window into the rich cultural heritage of these islands and the people who called them home. This lithograph, with its meticulous attention to detail and nuanced portrayal of the subjects, is a testament to the artists' skill and the importance of ethnographic documentation during this period of exploration and discovery. Today, it is preserved in the Library of Congress, a reminder of the enduring value of historical records and the beauty of the world's diverse peoples.
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