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Van Diemans Land, aka Tasmania, 1812 (coloured engraving)
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Van Diemans Land, aka Tasmania, 1812 (coloured engraving)
468698 Van Diemans Land, aka Tasmania, 1812 (coloured engraving) by Lesueur, Charles Alexandre (1778-1846) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lesueur, along with fellow naturalist Francois Peron (1775-1810), were part of an expedition sent by Napoleon to make a cartographic survey of Australia. Illustration from Perons Voyage de decouvertes aux Terres Australes, or Voyage of Discovery to the Southern Lands. Engraved by Claude-Francois Fortier (1775-1835).); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
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Anthropological Anthropology Australasia Campfire Canoe Canoes Ethnographic Expedition South Pacific Tasmania Ethnography Francois Peron Natives
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This coloured engraving, titled "Van Diemans Land, aka Tasmania, 1812" takes us back in time to the early days of exploration and discovery. Created by Charles Alexandre Lesueur (1778-1846) after his voyage with fellow naturalist Francois Peron (1775-1810), this print is a testament to their cartographic survey of Australia. The image showcases the rugged beauty of Van Diemans Land, now known as Tasmania. The landscape is depicted with meticulous detail, from the towering mountains to the vast expanse of ocean that surrounds it. A group of natives can be seen near a campfire on the coastline, providing an intriguing glimpse into the ethnographic and anthropological aspects of this region. Lesueur's skillful engraving brings life to every element within the scene – from the intricately designed boats and canoes dotting the shoreline to the billowing smoke rising from a distant tugboat. It is evident that great care was taken in capturing not only geographical accuracy but also cultural nuances. This print serves as a reminder of humanity's insatiable thirst for exploration and knowledge. It transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand one small part of history unfolding before our eyes. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded that there is still so much left undiscovered in our world – waiting for intrepid explorers like Lesueur and Peron to uncover its secrets.
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