Bewohner von Van Diemens Land. [1. Paraberi. 2. Ouriaga.]

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Description

Two portraits of Australian aborigines based on Nicholas Petit’s engravings issued in the Baudin voyage account.

1. Bottom: Paraberi. Portrait of a man from Bruny Island.
2. Top: Young man probably from Partridge Island (between Bruny Island and the mainland) with red ochre coloured hair and extensive scarring to shoulders. (14 January 1802.)

 

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Dimensions 36.5 × 42.5 × 2 cm