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Greetings Card : Argentina, Patagonians welcoming Commander Byron by Robert de Launay from Cook Atlas, engraving, 1784
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Argentina, Patagonians welcoming Commander Byron by Robert de Launay from Cook Atlas, engraving, 1784
History of Exploration, 18th century, Argentina. Patagonians welcoming Commander Byron. Engraving by Robert de Launay, from the Cook Atlas, 1784 (second voyage, 1772-1775)
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18th Century Argentina Arriving Byron Coastline Commander Crowd Greeting Hill Rowboat Sailboat Sailing Boat Non Urban Scene
Greetings Card (A5)
"Step back in time with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This beautiful card features an engraving by Robert de Launay from the Cook Atlas, depicting the historic moment when Patagonians welcomed Commander Byron in Argentina during the 18th century. Transport your recipient to the age of exploration with this captivating image, a perfect blend of history and artistry. Order now and add a touch of intrigue and adventure to your correspondence. " #Historical #Exploration #Argentina #GreetingCards #Byron #Patagonians #18thCentury #CookAtlas #RobertdeLaunay #MediaStorehouse #UIG #Engraving #Vintage #Antique #Travel #Adventure.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving by Robert de Launay, titled "Argentina, Patagonians welcoming Commander Byron" takes us back to the 18th century and offers a glimpse into the history of exploration. The scene depicts a momentous arrival as Commander Byron is warmly greeted by the Patagonians upon his sailing boat's arrival on the Argentine coastline. The image captures the excitement and anticipation in the air as a crowd gathers on a hill overlooking the sea. The landscape stretches out before them, with its vastness mirroring their sense of adventure and discovery. A rowboat can be seen approaching from afar, carrying members of Commander Byron's crew who are eager to set foot on this new land. The engraving beautifully portrays both the natural beauty of Argentina's coastline and the cultural exchange between explorers and indigenous people during this era. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and our relentless pursuit of knowledge about distant lands. As we admire this historical artwork, we are reminded that it represents an important chapter in our collective past. Through art like this engraving from Cook Atlas, we gain insight into how exploration shaped our understanding of different cultures and expanded our horizons beyond what was previously known.
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