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Queen Purea of Tahiti surrendering to Tobias
Fictional depiction of Queen Purea (Oberea) offering a plantain leaf in surrender to sailors of the Dolphin, 1767. (Captain Samuel Wallis was too ill with scurvy to leave the ship so Tobias Furneaux claimed the island on his behalf.) Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844
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Colonialism Conquest Dolphin Feather Ferrario Fiction Giulio Plantain Sacred Samuel Scurvy Surrender Tahiti Tobias Wallis Furneaux Kowtow Tahitians
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of the South Pacific with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of Queen Purea of Tahiti surrendering to Tobias. This stunning work of art, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a fictional moment in time from the late 18th century, when the queen offers a symbolic plantain leaf in submission to the sailors of the Dolphin, led by Tobias Furneaux. Bring the beauty and intrigue of this legendary encounter into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade Fine Art Prints. Each print is carefully crafted using archival-quality materials, ensuring your investment is a long-lasting and cherished addition to your collection.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.9cm (21" x 13.3")
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.
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In this hand-colored copperplate engraving, Queen Purea of Tahiti is depicted surrendering to Tobias Furneaux, the British naval officer who claimed the island of Tahiti on behalf of Captain Samuel Wallis in 1767. The scene takes place at a sacred place, where the Queen, adorned in traditional Tahitian attire, holds out a plantain leaf as a symbol of submission. The backdrop of this historic moment is set against the backdrop of the Dolphin, the ship that carried Furneaux and his men. Wallis, who was too ill with scurvy to leave the ship, had left Furneaux in charge of establishing a British presence on the island. The Queen's gesture of offering a plantain leaf is a sign of respect and peace, a customary practice in Tahitian culture. However, this act of surrender was not without consequence. The arrival of Europeans marked the beginning of colonialism in the Pacific, leading to significant cultural and societal changes for the Tahitian people. Furneaux is shown in the engraving wearing a naval uniform, with a feather headdress and a kowtow pose, signifying submission and respect. The image captures the essence of the encounter between two vastly different cultures, with the Queen's regal bearing and the European's determination to explore and claim new territories. This intricately detailed illustration, created by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's "Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World," offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual representation of a pivotal moment in the history of Tahiti and the Pacific. The plantain leaf, a symbol of peace and respect, serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often fraught interactions between European explorers and indigenous peoples during the age of discovery.
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