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Metal Print : Human Sacrifice in Tahiti in the Presence of Captain James Cook (1728-1719) - Strong Water from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
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Human Sacrifice in Tahiti in the Presence of Captain James Cook (1728-1719) - Strong Water from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
FLO4727555 Human Sacrifice in Tahiti in the Presence of Captain James Cook (1728-1719) - Strong Water from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), 1804 - Human sacrifice on Tahiti in the presence of Captain Cook - Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's " Encyclopedia of Natural History: Mankind, " Augsburg, 1804; (add.info.: Human Sacrifice in Tahiti in the Presence of Captain James Cook (1728-1719) - Strong Water from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), 1804 - Human sacrifice on Tahiti in the presence of Captain Cook - Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's " Encyclopedia of Natural History: Mankind, " Augsburg, 1804); © Florilegius
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16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
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Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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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This haunting image captures a moment of cultural clash and tragedy in the history of Tahiti, as depicted in the 1804 engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's "Encyclopedia of Natural History: Mankind." The scene shows a human sacrifice taking place on the island in the presence of none other than Captain James Cook, the famed British explorer who visited Tahiti multiple times during his voyages.
The hand-colored copperplate engraving vividly portrays the solemn ritual, with figures gathered around an altar and a victim prepared for sacrifice. The stark contrast between Cook's European presence and the indigenous ceremony highlights the collision of cultures that occurred during this era of exploration and colonization.
The image serves as a powerful reminder of the complex interactions between different peoples throughout history, as well as the often violent consequences that resulted from these encounters. It prompts viewers to reflect on issues of power, domination, and cultural exchange, raising questions about imperialism and its impact on indigenous societies.
As we gaze upon this print, we are confronted with a disturbing yet thought-provoking glimpse into a dark chapter of human history. It challenges us to consider how such events have shaped our world today and encourages us to strive for greater understanding and empathy across all cultures.
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