Ethnography · 19th century
€ 960
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Antique print, titled: 'Vue du l'Interieur du Temple Chinois, a Coupang, Sur l'Ile Timor.' - ('View of the interior of the Chinese Temple of Coupang, Timor Island'). Source: 'Voyage autour du monde sur les corvettes Uranie et la Physicienne pendant les années 1817, 1818, 1819 et 1820', Paris: 1825.
This series of exquisitely engraved prints constitutes a unique documentation of exotic unknown lands and their inhabitants, made during the voyage of the Uranie (in honour of the muse of astronomy and geography). The expedition was led by Louis de Freycinet at the behest of the newly restored French king Louis XVIII and to restore prestige for the French nation.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Lerouge & Forget' after 'Js. Arago'. Jacques Etienne Vic. Arago (1790-1855). Author: Louis Claude de Saulces de Freycinet (1779-1841) was a French navigator who circumnavigated the earth. In 1811 he published the first map to show the complete coastline of Australia.
Condition: Very good, given age. Some small imperfections (small stains) in the margin edges, well outside of the image area. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
