Jacques Etienne Victor Arago (1790-1855)

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THE PACIFIC (Lots 73-77) The Uranie continued north through the Caroline Islands, reaching Guam on 19 March. At Guam they recuperated from fevers contracted in equatorial waters and were entertained by the generous Governor, Don Midinilla. From Guam and the Marianne Islands they made Hawaii, staying for three weeks in August, before sailing south for New South Wales. The following lots include a large group of Arago's coastal profiles of Pacific Islands and Taunay's studies of marine life including works drawn on the spot as the Uranie ran through the Pacific.

Jacques Etienne Victor Arago (1790-1855)

22 coastal profiles, 1817-1819

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Jacques Etienne Victor Arago (1790-1855)
22 coastal profiles, 1817-1819
three signed and dated 'Js Arago fecit 1817', eighteen signed and dated 'Js Arago 1819', all inscribed
pencil
8¼ x 12¼in. (20.9 x 31.1cm.)
22 (22)

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Lot Essay

Three profiles of Gibraltar and a profile near Mauritius, the remainder Pacific island profiles drawn in 1819.

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