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View of the Port of La Coquille In Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann, Emile-Charles Wattier
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View of the Port of La Coquille In Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann, Emile-Charles Wattier
View of the Port of La Coquille In Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I and carried out in 1826-29 under the command of Captain Fedor Litke (the Russian version of the name of Count Friedrich Lu¨tke, a Baltic German). The expedition began in Kronstadt (the main imperial Russian naval base near Saint Petersburg where Russian circumnavigations typically began and ended); it then traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. This voyage was one of many Russian scientific naval surveys in the first part of the 19th century
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View of the Port of La Coquille In Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands: A Glimpse into 19th Century Exploration"
This black and white lithograph takes us back to the 19th century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of exploration and discovery. The print showcases the breathtaking view of the Port of La Coquille in Kosrae Island, part of the Caroline Islands in Micronesia.
Created by Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann, and Emile-Charles Wattier as part of an extensive collection documenting Captain Fedor Litke's round-the-world voyage on behalf of Tsar Nicholas I, this lithograph is one among 65 maps published after their expedition from 1826 to 1829.
The image transports us to a time when scientific naval surveys were at their peak. It highlights not only geographical features but also provides valuable insights into ethnography and indigenous cultures. We witness a group meeting between local Pacific Islanders and members of Litke's crew against the backdrop of a vast ocean.
The attention to detail captured through lithographic techniques truly brings this scene to life. From the intricate depiction of canoes gliding across calm waters to each individual figure meticulously portrayed with cultural nuances intact – every element tells its own story.
As we delve deeper into this historical artwork, we are reminded that it represents more than just an aesthetic masterpiece; it symbolizes humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge and understanding beyond familiar shores. It serves as a testament to those intrepid explorers who ventured far from home in search of new horizons.
Preserved within the Library Congress' archives, this print stands as a reminder that our past holds immeasurable value – both culturally and scientifically. Let it transport you back in time while igniting your curiosity about these distant lands and peoples who once inhabited them.
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