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Quietude in Dusky Bay: An 18th-Century Family Scene in New Zealand, 1784
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About the Item
The image is an 18th-century engraving showing a family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand. It depicts a tranquil scene with three individuals, presumably a family, in a coastal forest setting. The man is sitting on the ground, holding what appears to be a spear, suggesting he might be a hunter or protector of the family. Next to him are two other figures, likely his family members, who seem engaged in a moment of rest or conversation.
The engraving is rendered in a detailed style typical of the time, with an emphasis on the lush foliage of the New Zealand landscape, the calm waters of the bay in the background, and the serene yet vigilant posture of the family. Such images were designed to convey to a European audience the exoticism and "otherness" of the colonies, often romanticizing or dramatizing the lives of indigenous peoples.
William Hodges was an English painter who accompanied Captain James Cook on his second voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Hodges is known for his paintings and drawings that captured the landscapes and peoples encountered during the voyage. The engraving is by William Hodges and engraved by Baldwyn, and is one of the works produced after Hodges returned from Cook's voyage, which took place from 1772 to 1775.
The engraving titled "A Family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand" from 1784 would depict a scene from Hodges' experiences or from his artistic interpretation of life in New Zealand during that period. The image would reflect the European perspective and artistic conventions of the time, aimed at audiences back in Britain who were curious about the lands and cultures discovered during Cook's expeditions. Hodges' works were instrumental in shaping European perceptions of the South Pacific and its inhabitants.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1784
- Condition:Good condition. Aged paper with sometimes light brownish and rough edges and soiling due to age and handling. One small tear in the right margin, not touching the image . Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13599-561stDibs: LU3054338014222
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