The late Events at Tahiti (engraving)

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The late Events at Tahiti (engraving)

1625020 The late Events at Tahiti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Events at Tahiti. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 August 1844.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 23077692

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Basilisk British Consulate British Force Diplomats Events Missionaries Native Chief Petition Receiving Tahiti Uranie

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. This photo print, titled "The Late Events at Tahiti" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a fascinating glimpse into the dramatic events that unfolded on this idyllic Pacific island. The engraving, created by an English School artist in the mid-1800s, depicts a pivotal moment in history. Intriguingly, we see the British Consulate standing proudly amidst a bustling maritime scene. Ships from various nations dot the harbor as diplomats and missionaries navigate through troubled waters. George Pritchard, dressed in official attire as HM Tahitian Consul, receives a petition from a native chief while surrounded by concerned onlookers. However, tension looms over this picturesque paradise. A French frigate named Uranie guards an imposing French fort nearby, symbolizing the escalating conflict between Britain and France for control of Tahiti. The image also hints at the presence of British forces with Her Majesty's ketch Basilisk discreetly positioned offshore. This engraving captures not only historical significance but also showcases remarkable artistic skill. It transports us to an era where political maneuvering intertwined with cultural clashes against breathtaking tropical scenery. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking print from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded of how art can serve as both documentation and storytelling medium—a window into past events that shaped our world today.

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