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Havre D’Ohamaneno a Ulietea
| Article ID | OZ0469 |
Title | Havre D’Ohamaneno a Ulietea |
Description | Map shows the coasts of Raiatea on two illustrations. The island is located in the southern Pacific Ocean, which geographically belongs to the Society Islands. |
| Year | ca. 1800 |
Artist | Bernard |
Historical Description | The Society Islands in French Polonesia. The archipelago is suspected to have been named by Captain James Cook during his first voyage in 1769, supposedly in honour of the Royal Society, the sponsor of the first British scientific survey of the islands. However, Cook himself stated in his journal that he called the islands Society as they lay contiguous to one another. |
| Dimensions (cm) | 22 x 15 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | colored |
| Technique | Copper print |
Reproduction:
13.50 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )