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A Native Chief Ordering Europeans to be Put to Death, 1817 (w / c on paper)
828369 A Native Chief Ordering Europeans to be Put to Death, 1817 (w/c on paper) by Bray, C. (fl.1817); 33.6x45.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The subject would appear to be taken from various imagery illustrating eighteenth and early nineteenth century Pacific voyages. The natives and clubs bear similarity to the Marquesas Islands.
); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22224698
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1810s 1817 Armed Captives Captured Cheering Chief Chieftan Death Penalty Death Sentence Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Historical Figure Historical Personality Indigenous Indigenous People Large Group Mixed Race Group Native People Ordering Prisoners Tied Up Topographical Topographical Art Ethnic Origin Justice
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 21.8cm (10" x 8.6")
Estimated Product Size is 26.9cm x 21.8cm (10.6" x 8.6")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "A Native Chief Ordering Europeans to be Put to Death, 1817" by C. Bray depicts a powerful scene from the eighteenth and early nineteenth century Pacific voyages. The image showcases a native chief, surrounded by a large group of indigenous people armed with clubs, ordering the execution of European prisoners. The composition suggests that this event takes place in the Marquesas Islands. The intensity of the moment is palpable as the captives are tied up and face their impending fate. This artwork captures an important historical figure and highlights the clash between different cultures during this period. The painting's topographical style adds depth to its storytelling, showcasing an outdoor setting with a building exterior in the background. The artist masterfully portrays emotions through his depiction of cheering crowds and armed natives. This thought-provoking piece invites viewers to reflect on themes such as justice, power dynamics, and cultural encounters. It serves as a reminder of our complex history and challenges us to consider how these events have shaped our present world. As we observe this historic scene frozen in time, it sparks curiosity about the circumstances leading up to this dramatic moment. Through art like this photograph print, we can delve into forgotten narratives that shed light on significant moments in history.
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