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View of Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Godefroy Engelmann, Jules David
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View of Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Godefroy Engelmann, Jules David
View of Kosrae Island, Caroline 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 Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th Century: A Glimpse into the Discoveries of the Russian Expedition Led by Captain Fedor Litke This black and white lithograph, titled "View of Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands," is a captivating glimpse into the rich and diverse world of the Pacific Ocean, as explored during the Russian circumnavigation of the late 1820s. The image was created by the team of skilled artists and scientists aboard the corvette Seniavin, led by Captain Fedor Litke, under the patronage of Tsar Nicholas I. The print, produced by the hands of Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Godefroy Engelmann, and Jules David, showcases the stunning natural beauty of Kosrae Island in the Caroline Islands of Micronesia. The lush jungle landscape, dotted with palm trees and other native vegetation, meets the clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Indigenous Pacific Islanders can be seen in the foreground, engaging in their daily activities, providing a glimpse into the lives of the local people. This lithograph is one of 65 maps and views that were published after the expedition, which began in Kronstadt, Russia, and traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. The voyage was part of a series of scientific naval surveys carried out by Russia in the first half of the 19th century. The team of explorers, which included naturalists, cartographers, and artists, documented new discoveries, charted unknown territories, and recorded the diverse cultures they encountered. This historic print, now held in the Library of Congress, offers a unique perspective on the meeting of frontiers between European exploration and the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands. It serves as a testament to the spirit of discovery and the importance of documenting the natural and cultural heritage of our world.
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