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A buccaneer, 1744 (engraving)
3780105 A buccaneer, 1744 (engraving); (add.info.: The French residents (known as buccaneers) of Tortuga Island off the northwest coast of Hispaniola sustained themselves by curing the meat, tanning the hides, and pirating Spanish ships. Here a buccaneer holding typical buccaneer gun made by Bracchere of Dieppe and also by Galin of nantes). Illustration below show a buccan, a duel, wild boar hunting.
From Histoire des avanturiers flibustiers qui se sont signalez dans les Indes by Alexandre-Olivier Exquemelin; Trevoux, par la Compagnie, 1744.); Lebrecht History
Media ID 28392226
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
Adventurers Buccaneers Galleon Latin America Piracy Pirate Pirates Sails Sixteenth America Continent Latine America
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the spirit of the high seas into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'A Buccaneer, 1744' by Bridgeman Images. This captivating engraving, sourced from Fine Art Finder, offers a glimpse into the intriguing world of the French buccaneers who inhabited Tortuga Island. Hang this stunning work of art on your wall to evoke the adventurous spirit of the 18th century, and add a touch of history and character to any room in your home.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.6cm (16" x 19.9")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving from 1744 takes us back to the era of buccaneers, offering a glimpse into the adventurous lives led by these French residents of Tortuga Island. Known for their resourcefulness and piracy, they sustained themselves through various means such as curing meat, tanning hides, and plundering Spanish ships. The buccaneer depicted in this print holds a typical firearm crafted by Bracchere of Dieppe or Galin of Nantes. The illustration below showcases additional aspects of their daring existence: a buccan (a wooden frame used for smoking meat), a duel between two individuals, and wild boar hunting. These scenes paint an intricate picture of the daily life and pursuits undertaken by these audacious adventurers. Taken from Alexandre-Olivier Exquemelin's "Histoire des avanturiers flibustiers qui se sont signalez dans les Indes" published in Trevoux in 1744, this engraving offers valuable insights into the history of piracy during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It is fascinating to witness how pirates navigated the treacherous seas aboard magnificent galleons while exploring uncharted territories in South America. As we admire this artwork captured on paper, we are transported to an era filled with danger, excitement, and exploration. The image serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and lawlessness at sea, there existed individuals who dared to challenge conventional norms and carve out their own destinies on the vast waters surrounding Latin America.
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