Louis Choris Collection

Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos
FLO4695709 Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Native woman of Erikub Atoll, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with rolled pandanus-leaf earrings, necklace and tattoos
FLO4695684 Native woman of Erikub Atoll, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with rolled pandanus-leaf earrings, necklace and tattoos. Woman of the Tchichagoff Islands

Native man of Hawaii (Sandwich Islander). Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in
FLO4695668 Native man of Hawaii (Sandwich Islander). Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, London, 1824

Labeleoa, Chief of the Utrik Atoll (Kotousoff Islands), Marshall Islands. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic
FLO4695689 Labeleoa, Chief of the Utrik Atoll (Kotousoff Islands), Marshall Islands. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Native woman from the Saltikoff Islands, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with headdress, flower earrings
FLO4695644 Native woman from the Saltikoff Islands, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with headdress, flower earrings, tattoos and sarong

Rarick, Chief of the Island of Otdia (Wotje Atoll, Radack Chain, Marshall Islands)
FLO4695567 Rarick, Chief of the Island of Otdia (Wotje Atoll, Radack Chain, Marshall Islands). With headdress of shells and flowers, rolled green-leaf earrings, necklace and tattoos

Native woman of Hawaii (Sandwich Islander). Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in
FLO4695696 Native woman of Hawaii (Sandwich Islander). Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, London, 1824

Dancing native man of Hawaii (Sandwich Islands) with shield, anklets, bracelets and tattoos
FLO4695741 Dancing native man of Hawaii (Sandwich Islands) with shield, anklets, bracelets and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Native man of Radack Islands (Ratak chain), Marshall Islands, with tattooed chest
FLO4695659 Native man of Radack Islands (Ratak chain), Marshall Islands, with tattooed chest, blue beard and rolled pandanus-leaf earrings

Native man of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in
FLO4695574 Native man of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Native woman of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in
FLO4695589 Native woman of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia
6338575 Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia by Choris, Ludwig (Louis) (1795-1828) (after); (add.info.: Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia)

Man of the Ohlone or Costanoan people dancing at Mission San Francisco
6339111 Man of the Ohlone or Costanoan people dancing at Mission San Francisco by Choris, Ludwig (Louis) (1795-1828) (after); (add.info)

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Louis Choris was a talented artist and explorer who documented the landscapes, people, and wildlife of the Pacific region in stunning detail during the early 19th century. His intricate drawings and watercolors provide a valuable glimpse into a world that was rapidly changing due to European colonization. Choris traveled with famous explorers like Otto von Kotzebue, capturing scenes from Alaska to Hawaii with his keen eye for detail and vibrant colors. Despite facing challenges such as language barriers and harsh conditions, he persevered in his quest to document the beauty of these remote lands. Today, his work serves as both an artistic legacy and historical record of a bygone era. Louis Choris may not be a household name, but his contributions to art and exploration are truly remarkable.