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Timor, 1812 (colour litho)
468699 Timor, 1812 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Francois Perons Voyage de decouvertes aux Terres Australes, or Voyage of Discovery to the Southern Lands.); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23162812
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Anthropological Anthropology Balance Baskets Burden Ethnographic Indonesia Indonesian Melanesia Melanesian Timor Ethnography Francois Peron Natives
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This print titled "Timor, 1812" takes us back to the early 19th century and offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Timor. The image, captured by an anonymous French artist from that era, is part of Francois Peron's renowned Voyage de decouvertes aux Terres Australes (Voyage of Discovery to the Southern Lands). In this illustration, we see a native Melanesian woman from Timor in full profile. Her poised stance exudes strength and balance as she carries a burdened basket on her head while wading through water. The vibrant colors used in this lithograph bring life to her traditional attire and highlight the intricate details of her ethnographic identity. The significance of this image lies not only in its artistic beauty but also in its anthropological value. It provides valuable insights into the daily lives and customs of indigenous people living on Timor Island during that time period. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' Stapleton Collection, let us appreciate the dedication it took for explorers like Peron to document these distant lands with such precision and respect for their subjects. This photograph serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness with different cultures across Oceania and celebrates the diversity found within Indonesia's vast archipelago.
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