Lithographic View of the Wangari Cape with a Maori Canoe (New Zealand) - 1836

Ethnography · 19th century

Lithographic View of the Wangari Cape with a Maori Canoe (New Zealand) - 1836

€ 240

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1836
Sheet size: 25.2 × 34.2 cm (9.9 × 13.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14025-31

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Condition Report: Good condition. Minor foxing along the margins, no image impact. Crisp engraving with strong details. Some toning due to age and handling over the last 200 years.

About this sheet

View of the Wangari Cape with a Maori Canoe (New Zealand)

This detailed engraving illustrates a traditional Maori waka (canoe) gliding across the waters near Cape Wangari, New Zealand. The canoe is skillfully carved and manned by a group of rowers, with majestic mountain peaks forming the dramatic backdrop. In the distance, European ships sail, signifying the meeting of two cultures during the age of exploration. This piece captures the contrast between the traditional Maori maritime culture and the European navigators of the 19th century, emphasizing the vibrancy and craftsmanship of indigenous seafaring traditions.

Condition Report: Good condition. Minor foxing along the margins, no image impact. Crisp engraving with strong details. Some toning due to age and handling over the last 200 years.