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The Tomb of Charles Clerke (1741-1779) - View of Captain Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St. Paul's (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamchatka. From Joseph Billings (1758-1806)
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The Tomb of Charles Clerke (1741-1779) - View of Captain Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St. Paul's (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamchatka. From Joseph Billings (1758-1806)
FLO4722557 The Tomb of Charles Clerke (1741-1779) - View of Captain Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St. Paul's (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamchatka. From Joseph Billings (1758-1806) and Martin Sauer 1785-1806 An Account of an Expedition to the Northern Parts of Russia. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817; (add.info.: The Tomb of Charles Clerke (1741-1779) - View of Captain Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St. Paul's (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamchatka. From Joseph Billings (1758-1806) and Martin Sauer 1785-1806 An Account of an Expedition to the Northern Parts of Russia. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817); © Florilegius
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This stunning print captures the solemn beauty of Captain Charles Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St. Paul's in Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka. The intricate details of the engraving by dell'Acqua, handcoloured by Lazaretti, bring to life the final resting place of a renowned explorer who played a key role in an expedition to the Northern parts of Russia.
Captain Charles Clerke (1741-1779) was a respected naval officer who served under Captain James Cook on his third and final voyage around the world. Sadly, Clerke succumbed to tuberculosis during this expedition, but his legacy lived on through his contributions to exploration and discovery.
The image exudes a sense of reverence and admiration for Captain Clerke, with its depiction of his tomb set against the backdrop of Kamchatka's rugged landscape. The attention to detail in this engraving is truly remarkable, capturing not only the physical features of the tomb but also conveying a sense of history and significance.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the courage and determination exhibited by explorers like Captain Charles Clerke who ventured into unknown territories in pursuit of knowledge and adventure. This piece serves as a poignant tribute to a man whose legacy continues to inspire generations of adventurers and historians alike.
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