8998 Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant (1793–1858) – Vue Prise sur les Bords de l'Equateur (View Taken on the Banks of the Equator) – Engraving (1838)
This topographical and ethnographic print is View Taken on the Banks of the Equator). The scene depicts a calm river landscape in a tropical region, from South America or Africa. A large, dominant tree stands on the bank next to a small settlement of thatched huts. In the foreground, a canoe filled with several figures is being paddled across the water. The print captures a moment of daily life in an equatorial setting.
Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant was a French naval officer and explorer who rose to the rank of Admiral. He is best known for commanding the French circumnavigation voyage aboard La Bonite (1836–1837). The official published account of this voyage, Voyage autour du monde sur la corvette La Bonite, provided important scientific and ethnographic observations, featuring high-quality engravings based on the expedition's drawings, which documented global ports and landscapes.
Artist or Maker: Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 40 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1838
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.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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