10061 Barthélemy Lauvergne (1805–1878) – View of a Village in Curaçao – Steel engraving (1840)
This steel engraving depicts a topographical view of a village in Curaçao, rendered in a tropical landscape setting characterized by lush, dense vegetation and a prominent central palm tree. The scene focuses on a small settlement with a house built on a raised platform, with local figures gathered nearby. The illustration was drawn by Lauvergne during a naval expedition, documenting the landscape and colonial life of the Dutch Antilles in the 19th century.
Barthélemy Lauvergne was a French marine and landscape painter and illustrator who gained recognition as an official artist aboard several major French naval expeditions during the 19th century. His engravings and paintings documented the topography, native populations, and colonial ports of call across the Pacific, the Americas, and Asia, forming a significant record of 19th-century geographical discovery.
Artist or Maker: Barthélemy Lauvergne
Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 49 cm
Medium: Steel engraving
Date: 1840
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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