Îles Sandwich
Stipple engraving printed in color with original hand coloring
J. Alphonse Pellion artist
1825
Matt Height 17 1/2" Width 22”, image Height 9 1/2" Width 13"
Provenance: Sydney Trade
A rare image from Freycinets voyage of the l'Uraine 1817 - 1820. Due to the fact King Kamehameha had just died the ship remained for one month allowing the artists to provide a unique record of island life. Portraits of Kraimokou, the kings prime minister, John Young and Keihe, Koukoui the royal pilot are depicted.
Stipple engraving printed in color with original hand coloring
J. Alphonse Pellion artist
1825
Matt Height 17 1/2" Width 22”, image Height 9 1/2" Width 13"
Provenance: Sydney Trade
A rare image from Freycinets voyage of the l'Uraine 1817 - 1820. Due to the fact King Kamehameha had just died the ship remained for one month allowing the artists to provide a unique record of island life. Portraits of Kraimokou, the kings prime minister, John Young and Keihe, Koukoui the royal pilot are depicted.
Stipple engraving printed in color with original hand coloring
J. Alphonse Pellion artist
1825
Matt Height 17 1/2" Width 22”, image Height 9 1/2" Width 13"
Provenance: Sydney Trade
A rare image from Freycinets voyage of the l'Uraine 1817 - 1820. Due to the fact King Kamehameha had just died the ship remained for one month allowing the artists to provide a unique record of island life. Portraits of Kraimokou, the kings prime minister, John Young and Keihe, Koukoui the royal pilot are depicted.