Nude Women Ceremonial Night Dance 1801 antique engraved Cook exploration print China Issued 1872

Issued 1872

a fresh looking example with lovely careful hand coloring better than typical for the era

Printed in the late 19th century on paper which has gently age toned as always

sweeping recognition view across the bottom with 25 locations named

13 1/4" H x  19 1/4" W

Nude Women Ceremonial Night Dance 1801 antique engraved Cook exploration print China Issued 1872Nacht Dans der Vrouwen op Hapaee (Native Dancing, Tribal Ceremony Dancing by fire light) Issued 1801, Leiden Scarce original antique engraved view print. A detailed depiction from Cook's third and final voyage to this remote and previously little known location. Great classic night time view of topless women dancing. Note the European men watching at center. Scarce Dutch variant. Printed on quality period heavy hand made paper as issued which retains