Travel & Transport
€ 100
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
fair, given age. With soiling and water staining mostly outside the image. General age-related toning and minor defects from handling. Study images carefully.
This engraving, titled "View of Resolution Bay, in the Marquesas", is a depiction of Resolution Bay in the Marquesas Islands. The scene shows traditional indigenous canoes in the foreground and a European ship in the distance, set against the dramatic cliffs of the bay.
This print was produced between 1784 and 1786. It originates from the publication "A New, Authentic, and Complete Account of Voyages Round the World, Undertaken and Performed by Royal Authority," which includes accounts of Captain Cook's voyages. The engravings in this collection, published by Alex Hogg in London, were created to document the famous explorations and encounters during Captain James Cook’s expeditions in the Pacific, making this print a product of that period.
This 18th-century engraving illustrates Resolution Bay in the Marquesas Islands, with a focus on both the natural rugged landscape and the indigenous maritime culture. The Marquesan canoes, with their triangular sails, are depicted in the foreground, showcasing the skilled seafaring of the indigenous people. In the distance, a European ship represents the arrival of explorers, likely from the voyages of Captain Cook or other European expeditions of the time.
This engraving was published by Alex Hogg, a London publisher who specialized in travel and geographical works. The inclusion of both indigenous canoes and the European ship suggests a focus on the meeting of cultures that occurred during the Pacific explorations of the 18th century, notably during Captain James Cook's voyages. Resolution Bay was named after Cook’s ship, the HMS Resolution, during his second voyage to the Pacific.
This scene represents both the natural beauty of the Marquesas Islands and the cross-cultural encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the Pacific. The prominence of the local canoes emphasizes the maritime tradition of the Marquesans, while the European ship in the background symbolizes the arrival of foreign powers and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of these islands.
- The engraving provides a detailed view of the Marquesan canoes, highlighting their design and construction, which were well adapted for navigating the waters of the Pacific.
- The rugged cliffs of Resolution Bay create a dramatic backdrop, emphasizing the natural grandeur of the Marquesas.
- The juxtaposition of indigenous and European vessels underscores the theme of exploration and the blending of different maritime traditions.
This engraving serves as both a geographical representation and an ethnographic record of the interactions between Europeans and the indigenous peoples of the Marquesas during a period of significant exploration and cultural exchange in the Pacific.
