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View Taken in the Woods, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann, Louis Jules Federe Villeneuve
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View Taken in the Woods, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann, Louis Jules Federe Villeneuve
View Taken in the Woods, Bonin 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 Taken in the Woods, Bonin Islands, 19th century
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is a captivating black and white lithograph that transports us back in time to the Pacific Ocean during the mid-1800s. This stunning work of art is one of 65 lithographs that were produced after the historic round-the-world voyage of the Russian corvette Seniavin. Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I, the expedition was led by Captain Fedor Litke, also known as Friedrich Benjamin von Lütke, a Baltic German. The voyage began in Kronstadt, the main imperial Russian naval base near Saint Petersburg, and traveled around Cape Horn to the Pacific Ocean. This was just one of many Russian scientific naval surveys in the first part of the 19th century, and this particular journey yielded valuable geographical and botanical discoveries. In this image, we see a serene scene of the Bonin Islands, also known as the Ogasawara Islands in Japan. The title "View Taken in the Woods" suggests a peaceful and secluded setting, and indeed, the image shows a lush, leafy forest with men in European clothing exploring the terrain. The meeting of frontiers is evident as the European explorers encounter the exotic flora and fauna of this Asian continent. The lithograph was created by a team of skilled artists and scientists, including Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann, and Louis Jules Federe Villeneuve. Their combined expertise is evident in the intricate detail and accuracy of the image, which showcases the beauty and wonder of a little-known corner of the world. Today, this rare and valuable lithograph is preserved in the Library of Congress, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of exploration and discovery. It invites us to reflect on the past and the incredible journeys that have shaped our understanding of the world.
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