A Dance at Otaheite one of the Society Islands
Print
ca.late eighteenth century (printed)
ca.late eighteenth century (printed)
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Engraved scene entitled 'A Dance at Otaheite one of the Society Islands'. The image shows a group of male and female dancers positioned on a stage and performing before the audience seated around it. A line of text above the image indicates that the engraving was made for Bankes's New System of Geography and published by Royal Authority. ca. late 18th century. Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | A Dance at Otaheite one of the Society Islands (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Engraved scene showing 'A Dance at Otaheite one of the Society Islands' engraved for Bankes's New System of Geography, published by Royal Authority, ca. late 18th century. Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Engraved scene showing 'A Dance at Otaheite one of the Society Islands'. The image shows a group of male and female dancers positioned on a stage and performing before the audience seated around it. A line of text above the image indicates that the engraving was made for Bankes's New System of Geography and published by Royal Authority. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Summary | Engraved scene entitled 'A Dance at Otaheite one of the Society Islands'. The image shows a group of male and female dancers positioned on a stage and performing before the audience seated around it. A line of text above the image indicates that the engraving was made for Bankes's New System of Geography and published by Royal Authority. ca. late 18th century. Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.105-2014 |
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| Record created | January 10, 2014 |
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