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Antique View of Palau (Pelew), Pacific Islands – Engraved Scene, 1823

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Title Antique View of Palau (Pelew), Pacific Islands – Engraved Scene, 1823 Description Antique engraved view titled “Vue de l’Embarquadere de Pelew, Isle de la Mer Pacifique,” depicting a coastal landing place on the island group historically known as Pelew, today **Palau**, in the western Pacific Ocean. The scene presents a tranquil shoreline with traditional boats, waterside activity, and dense tropical vegetation, offering an early nineteenth-century European visual impression of daily life and landscape in Micronesia. Palau appears in historical sources under various spellings, including Belau, Palaos, and Pelew. European knowledge of the islands increased during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries following accidental encounters and subsequent voyages, which brought Palau into the broader narrative of Pacific exploration, trade, and ethnographic interest. Views such as this were intended not only to illustrate geography, but also to convey atmosphere, environment, and perceived cultural character to a European audience. The composition combines careful foreground detail with a softly rendered background of trees and sky, reflecting the period’s taste for picturesque travel imagery. Boats approaching the landing stage emphasize maritime contact and exploration, while the low horizon and expansive sky enhance the sense of remoteness and calm associated with Pacific islands in contemporary imagination. This print was published in 1823 in **Morgenblatt für gebildete Stände**, a widely read German-language periodical aimed at an educated readership. The Morgenblatt regularly featured literary texts, travel accounts, and illustrated views from around the world, playing an important role in disseminating global knowledge and visual culture in early nineteenth-century Europe. A rare and evocative Pacific island view, appealing to collectors of exploration imagery, Oceania, and early nineteenth-century travel prints, as well as to interior designers seeking a refined and atmospheric historical scene. Condition Good original condition with light age-related toning and minor surface wear consistent with early nineteenth-century engraved prints. Plate mark visible. No later coloring or restoration observed. Framing tips This print presents elegantly in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory or warm off-white mat, allowing the image to breathe and emphasizing the plate mark. Museum glass is recommended to protect the delicate engraved lines. Technique: Engraving Maker: Published in Morgenblatt für gebildete Stände, Germany, 1823

Dimensions:
Height: 9.38 in (23.8 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1823
Condition:
Good original condition with light age-related toning and minor surface wear consistent with early nineteenth-century engraved prints. Plate mark visible. No later coloring or restoration observed.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-12707-731stDibs: LU3054334619322

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