Entree De La Ville De Papeete (colour photo)

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Entree De La Ville De Papeete (colour photo)

2817426 Entree De La Ville De Papeete (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entree De La Ville De Papeete. Illustration for Autour Du Monde (L Boulanger, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Media ID 23141542

© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

French Polynesia Tahiti Tahitians Windward Group

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This color photograph, titled "Entree De La Ville De Papeete" transports us back to 19th-century French Polynesia. Taken by an anonymous European photographer, this image captures the essence of Tahiti's vibrant capital city. The photo showcases the entrance to Papeete, a bustling town on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. The windward group of islands serves as a picturesque backdrop for this mesmerizing scene. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to a place where palm trees sway gently in the tropical breeze and crystal-clear waters lap against sandy shores. The composition perfectly captures the fusion between traditional Tahitian culture and colonial influences from France. We see locals going about their daily lives, dressed in colorful attire that reflects their rich heritage. The architecture hints at both indigenous craftsmanship and European design elements. This photograph was originally featured as an illustration for "Autour Du Monde" (Around the World), a publication by L Boulanger around 1900. It offers viewers a glimpse into life on these idyllic islands during a time when they were relatively untouched by modernization. As we admire this remarkable piece of photography from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let us immerse ourselves in its beauty and appreciate the cultural diversity that makes French Polynesia such an enchanting destination.

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