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Lot 64357:
Description
This panoramic lithograph is from Abel Aubert du Petit-Thouars’s
Voyage autour du monde sur la fregate Venus pendant les années 1836-1839. The work was published in Paris by Gide between 1840 and 1864.
"This voyage, ostensibly to report on the whale fisheries in the Pacific, was political in nature. The presence of the frigate Vénus in ports around the world would be of value to French commerce and diplomacy. After rounding Cape Horn, the expedition made calls up the coast of South America, to Hawaii, Kamchatka, and to California in order to assist French traders who had been clamouring for support for some time. Dupetit-Thouars’ account of his stay in California, in 1837, is one of the most important and complete records of the Mexican period. In 1838, the Vénus made a run for Easter Island, further investigated the coast of South America, then sailed for the Galapagos and Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, and New Zealand. At Tahiti, the expedition forced Queen Pomaré to write to the King of France apologizing for mistreatment of French priests, to pay an indemnity, and to salute the French flag. He had also made a treaty with Kamehameha III of Hawaii. After visits to Sydney and Mauritius, the ship sailed home, arriving after a voyage of thirty months." (Hill)
Paper Size ~ 21 1/2" by 14"; 14 1/4" by 10 3/4"
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is some wear or toning / foxing to the edges. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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