Fine Art Print : Dumont Durville at Tonga
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Dumont Durville at Tonga
French admiral Dumont d Urville sails to Polynesia in the Astrolabe in search of remains of La Perouse : he visits Tonga and is received by the islands rulers
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1826 1829 Admiral Dumont Islanders Natives Pacific Perouse Polynesia Received Rulers Sails Search Tonga Visits Westerners Europeans
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the South Pacific with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of French Admiral Dumont d'Urville's historic visit to Tonga in 1827. Sailing on the Astrolabe in search of the lost remains of La Perouse, Dumont d'Urville was warmly received by the islands' rulers, immortalized in this stunning Mary Evans Prints Online photograph. Bring the rich history and vibrant culture of Polynesia into your home or office with this elegant and timeless piece of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the historic moment when French Admiral Dumont d'Urville was warmly received by the rulers of Tonga during his search for the remains of the legendary French explorer La Perouse in the Pacific Ocean. The photograph depicts Dumont d'Urville aboard his ship, the Astrolabe, anchored in a tranquil Tongan harbor in 1826. The admiral, dressed in his full uniform, stands at the helm, gazing out at the islands with a sense of wonder and anticipation. Behind him, the crew of the Astrolabe can be seen working diligently to prepare for their encounter with the native people. The Tongan rulers, dressed in their traditional attire, approach the ship in a canoe, extending a friendly greeting to the European visitors. This meeting marked a significant moment in the history of Pacific exploration, as it was one of the first recorded interactions between the French and the Tongan people. The search for the remains of La Perouse, who disappeared in the Pacific in 1822, had been a driving force behind Dumont d'Urville's voyage. He had been commissioned by the French government to locate the missing explorer and bring his remains back to France for a grand funeral. Although he was ultimately unsuccessful in his mission, Dumont d'Urville's journey to the Pacific marked a new era of exploration and interaction between Europeans and the native peoples of the region. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of discovery and the complex interplay between Westerners and Islanders in the Pacific during the early 19th century.
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