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Australien. Gräber der Kinder auf den Salomon Inseln/ Kahn der Bewohner auf der Insel Arsaciden
| Article ID | OZ0359 |
Title | Australien. Gräber der Kinder auf den Salomon Inseln/ Kahn der Bewohner auf der Insel Arsaciden |
Description | Representation of inhabitants of the Solomon Islands, a group of islands in the South Pacific. |
| Year | ca. 1790 |
Artist | Hogg (1778-1824) |
Alexander Hogg (1778-1824) was a publisher of books, maps and prints. He was active in London and worked under the sign of the Kings Arms in Paternoster Row. He became known for his publications of James Cook's voyages of discovery. | |
Historical Description | Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu. The country takes its name from the Solomon Islands archipelago, which is a collection of Melanesian islands that also includes the North Solomon Islands (part of Papua New Guinea), but excludes outlying islands, such as Rennell and Bellona, and the Santa Cruz Islands. |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Dimensions (cm) | 23,5 x 13 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Lithography |
Reproduction:
9.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )