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Dwelling of Two Shipwrecked Europeans in Port Lloyd of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam, Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois, Godefroy Engelmann
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Dwelling of Two Shipwrecked Europeans in Port Lloyd of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam, Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois, Godefroy Engelmann
Dwelling of Two Shipwrecked Europeans in Port Lloyd of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and carried out in 1826-29 under the command of Captain Fedor Litke (the Russian version of the name of Count Friedrich Lu¨tke, a Baltic German). The expedition began in Kronstadt (the main imperial Russian naval base near Saint Petersburg where Russian circumnavigations typically began and ended); it then traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. This voyage was one of many Russian scientific naval surveys in the first part of the 19th century
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This lithograph, titled 'Dwelling of Two Shipwrecked Europeans in Port Lloyd of Peel Island, Bonin Islands,' is an intriguing glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 19th century and the epic voyage of the Russian corvette Seniavin. Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and led by Captain Fedor Litke, this expedition was a significant scientific naval survey, documenting new discoveries in the Pacific Ocean. The image, created by the skilled hands of artists Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam, Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois, and Godefroy Engelmann, depicts the simple yet resilient dwelling of two European castaways. Nestled in the lush forest of Peel Island in the Bonin Islands, the cabin stands as a testament to human survival and resourcefulness. The men can be seen huddled around a campfire, their faces etched with determination and exhaustion. The exterior of the cabin is adorned with barrels, a nod to the essential supplies that kept them alive. The landscape surrounding the dwelling is a beautiful contrast, with the dense forest and clear blue waters providing a serene backdrop to their precarious existence. The artists have masterfully captured the essence of isolation and discovery, inviting us to ponder the human spirit and our innate ability to adapt to new environments. This lithograph is one of 65 maps and illustrations that were published after the Seniavin expedition, showcasing the rich heritage of exploration and the artistic talent of the time. It is a reminder of the spirit of adventure that drove men to discover new lands and expand the boundaries of human knowledge.
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