Commodore Byron and Patagonians
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Commodore Byron and Patagonians
Engraving depicting the meeting between John Byron and Patagonian tribespeople in 1741. Byrons ship, HMS Wager, had been shipwrecked on the coast of Patagonia (now Argentina). One group of survivors rowed toward Rio de Janiero, the other (under Byron) sailed north with the hope of encountering Spanish ships. This plate was published in An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty : for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, by John Hawkesworth, printed at London in 1773
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Media ID 6318519
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1700s 1773 18th Century Captain Contact Cook Drawing Encounter Engraving Exploration Indigenous John Meeting Native Observation Patagonia Plate Record Voyage Byron Commodore Mono Chrome Patagonians Survivor
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant historical moment in the 18th century, depicting the meeting between Commodore John Byron and Patagonian tribespeople. The engraving showcases an illustration from An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty, printed in London in 1773. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of untamed nature, as Captain Byron's ship, HMS Wager, had been tragically wrecked on the rugged coast of Patagonia (now Argentina). Divided into two groups, one set of survivors embarked on a perilous row towards Rio de Janeiro while Byron's crew sailed northward with hopes to encounter Spanish ships. In this monochrome engraving, we witness an extraordinary encounter between European explorers and indigenous people. It offers a glimpse into their first contact and serves as a record of this historic voyage. The illustration portrays Commodore Byron standing tall amidst his crew members and several Patagonians who appear curious yet cautious about these foreign visitors. Todd-White Art Photography has masterfully captured this poignant moment through their lens. This print transports us back to the 1700s when exploration was at its peak and encounters like these were rare opportunities for cultural exchange. It invites viewers to reflect upon our shared human history and appreciate both the beauty of diversity and the spirit of adventure that defined this era.
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