COSTUME DES HABITANS DU PORT DES FRANÇAIS, SUR LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE.

COSTUME DES HABITANS DU PORT DES FRANÇAIS, SUR LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE.
Cartographer:
La Perouse, Jean Francois de Galaup
Artist:
Duché De Vancy
Engraver:
Langlois
Title:
COSTUME DES HABITANS DU PORT DES FRANÇAIS, SUR LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE.
Stock Code:
8673
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
Atlas Du Voyage De La Pérouse
Size: (W x H):
40cm x 25.5cm
 
15½ inches x 10 inches
Date:
1797
Price:
£450

Scene showing inhabitants of Lituya Bay, Alaska in native costume. From the Voyages of La Perouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but his narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797.

Very good condition. slight browing around edges but not effecting image

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