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Lauvergne, Barthlemy, 1805-1871 :Plage de Korora-reka (Nouvelle Zelande) / Lauvergne de...
Date: 1835 - 1831
By: Lauvergne, Barthelemy, 1805-1871; Himely, Sigismond, 1801-1872
Reference: B-098-005-a
Description: Two groups of French sailors assisted by Maori hauling fishing lines in from the sea at Kororareka (Russell). Other French sailors are chatting to Maori women. The accompanying text from LaPlace's text (Volume 4 p. 46) describes the local Maori as being importunate in attempting to acquire powder, shot and biscuits from the sailors; and all the local young women distracting the sailors from their fishing by running in front of them. The view looks along the beach to the west, to bush-clad hills beyond. LaPlace was in New Zealand at the Bay of Islands in October 1831. Other Titles - Kororareka Beach, New Zealand. Extended Title - From: LaPlace, C. P. T. Voyage autour du monde, Plate 65. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Aquatint, black and white; 285 x 376 mm
Lauvergne, Barthelemy, 1805-1871 :Plage de Korora-reka (Nouvelle Zelande) / Lauvergne d...
Date: 1835 - 1831
By: Lauvergne, Barthelemy, 1805-1871; Himely, Sigismond, 1801-1872
Reference: B-098-005
Description: Two groups of French sailors assisted by Maori hauling fishing lines in from the sea at Kororareka (Russell). Other French sailors are chatting to Maori women. The accompanying text from LaPlace's text (Volume 4 p. 46) describes the local Maori as being importunate in attempting to acquire powder, shot and biscuits from the sailors; and all the local young women distracting the sailors from their fishing by running in front of them. The view looks along the beach to the west, to bush-clad hills beyond. LaPlace was in New Zealand at the Bay of Islands in October 1831. Other Titles - Kororareka Beach, New Zealand. Extended Title - From: LaPlace, C. P. T. Voyage autour du monde, Plate 65. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Aquatint, sepia ; 285 x 376 mm