Native of the Admiralty Isles

DESCRIPTION: **WARNING: Outdated, offensive language included in the original text**. This engraving, titled "A Savage of the Admiralty Isles in the South Sea," was created based on an original drawing by the French artist Jean Piron. It illustrates a man from the Admiralty Islands (modern-day Manus Province, Papua New Guinea) and was published as part of the accounts from the 1791–1794 expedition led by Bruni d'Entrecasteaux, who was searching for the lost explorer La Pérouse. Key Details of the Image:Artist/Engraver: The original sketch was by Piron, and the engraving was executed by Hawkins. Subject Matter: The man is shown with traditional body markings and holds a large obsidian-tipped spear (often mistaken for a paddle or shovel in quick glances), a distinctive tool and weapon of the region. Historical Context: This piece is a classic example of 18th-century European ethnographic "discovery" art, reflecting the period's fascination with Pacific cultures through a Western lens. Laid paper with plate marks. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 17.5 x 22 CREATORS: Hawkins after Piron PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: C18 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Ethnography & Exploration PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.