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Poster Print : Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
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Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Dwellings, Lower 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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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring the Dwellings of the Lower Caroline Islands, captured in the 19th century by renowned explorers and artists Alexander Postels and Victor Adam. This stunning lithograph, originally published after their epic journey aboard the corvette Seniavin, offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this remote corner of the world. Bring the history and beauty of the Lower Caroline Islands into your home or office with this beautifully preserved piece of maritime and artistic history.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.8cm x 42cm (21.6" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands," offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Oceania's Micronesia region during the 19th century. Created by Alexander Postels and Victor Adam, this print is one of 65 lithographs included in a volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin.
Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and led by Captain Fedor Litke, this expedition embarked on a scientific naval survey from Kronstadt, Russia's main imperial naval base near Saint Petersburg. After circumnavigating Cape Horn to reach the Pacific Ocean, they documented various aspects of their journey through art and ethnography.
In this particular image, we are transported to an exterior scene where four local men from the Caroline Islands gather outside their dwellings. The lithograph beautifully captures their indigenous attire and features against a backdrop that showcases both natural elements and architectural details.
The meticulous attention to detail in this lithographic piece reflects not only the artistic talent of its creators but also serves as an invaluable resource for anthropologists studying ethnic cultures during that era. Preserved within the Library of Congress' Congressional Library collection, it stands as a testament to our collective human history.
As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate how such artworks contribute to our understanding of different societies across centuries. Through these visual records like "Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands," we gain insights into diverse traditions while honoring those who came before us.
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