Bilder Jean Piron (Active 1790s) - Double Pirogue of the Friendly Islands (Tonga) - Copperplate Engraving (Late 18th Century)

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This copperplate engraving is a large ethnographic plate depicting a double-hulled outrigger canoe, known as a pirogue, anchored near a tropical shore in the Friendly Islands. The canoe is manned by several indigenous figures, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a distant sailing ship. The print documents South Pacific travel and local craftsmanship.

Jean Piron was a French painter who served as an artist on the D'Entrecasteaux expedition, an 18th-century voyage of discovery that charted coastlines and documented natural history in the South Pacific and Australia. His on-site sketches formed the basis for many published engravings in the subsequent official expedition accounts.

Artist or Maker: Jean Piron (Artist/Source)

Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 52 cm

Medium: Copperplate Engraving

Date: Late 18th Century

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.