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Islanders of Sir James Halls Group, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
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Islanders of Sir James Halls Group, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
468803 Islanders of Sir James Halls Group, 1820 (coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The islands of Yeonpyeong, Baengnyeong and Daecheong, off the western cost of the Korean peninsula, were historically known as the Sir James Hall Group. Illustration from Voyage of His Majestys Ship Alceste, to China, Corea, and the Island of Lewchew, with an account of her shipwreck by John McLeod, published in London by John Murray, 1820. One of four books published following Lord Amhersts 1816 Embassy to China in the Alceste which sank off Sumatra on the return voyage.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22921306
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Dwellings East Asia Embassy Huts Islanders Korea Korean Lord Amherst Oriental Orientalism Relaxing Wide Brimmed
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This coloured aquatint print, titled "Islanders of Sir James Halls Group, 1820" offers a glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants of Yeonpyeong, Baengnyeong, and Daecheong islands in the early 19th century. The artwork is part of a collection that documents the ill-fated voyage of His Majesty's Ship Alceste to China, Corea (Korea), and Lewchew (Ryukyu Islands). In this scene, we see a group of islanders engaging in their daily activities. Men dressed in traditional Korean attire sit together on the ground, smoking pipes and enjoying moments of relaxation. Their wide-brimmed hats shield them from the sun as they gather near their humble dwellings. The illustration not only showcases the fashion and lifestyle prevalent among these islanders but also provides valuable insight into Orientalism during this period. It reflects Western fascination with Eastern cultures and traditions. Published following Lord Amherst's failed embassy to China in 1816 aboard Alceste – which tragically sank off Sumatra on its return journey – this print serves as a visual record of an important historical event. Through this artwork, we are transported back in time to witness a moment frozen forever; it allows us to appreciate both cultural diversity and shared human experiences across different corners of our world.
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