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View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam, Godefroy Engelmann
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View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam, Godefroy Engelmann
View of the Interior 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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View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands - A Glimpse into 19th Century Exploration
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This black and white lithograph, titled "View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands," takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by Alexander Postels, Victor Adam, and Godefroy Engelmann as part of a volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I in 1826-29.
The corvette Seniavin embarked on an ambitious expedition under the command of Captain Fedor Litke (Count Friedrich Lütke), exploring uncharted territories across continents. This particular lithograph is one among 65 that documented their remarkable journey.
Peel Island, located in the enchanting Bonin Islands off Japan's Chichijima Ogasawara archipelago, serves as our window into this world. The image showcases a dense forest with towering trees and lush foliage creating an almost impenetrable jungle-like landscape. Erosion has carved out a magnificent cataract within this verdant paradise.
As we delve deeper into this scene captured through lithography—a technique mastered by Engelmann—we are transported to an era when scientific naval surveys were at their peak. The intricate details invite us to explore every nook and cranny alongside these intrepid explorers.
This lithograph not only offers insights into geography but also provides glimpses into anthropology and ethnology—highlighting encounters with indigenous cultures during their voyage. It stands as a testament to European exploration during the first half of the 19th century—an era where curiosity knew no bounds.
Preserved within the Library of Congress' Congressional Library collection, this print represents both artistry and historical significance. It reminds us that there is always more to discover beyond familiar horizons—a timeless message that resonates even today.
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