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DiaporamaBaie Houa-Houa, Naturels exécutant une danse à bord de l
1839
55.0 x 36.0 cm
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
This illustration from Tolaga Bay, on New Zealand’s east coast, is a rare record of a memorable encounter – the haka (gestural dance) which was performed on board the Astrolabe. Captured mid-action, the unison of the dancers and the swaying of their skirts conveys a rhythmic movement. Their faces filled with passion, with eyes and arms raised to the sky, they would have made an impression both on the sailors and on the print’s European audience.See more detail about this artwork
louis auguste de sainson (1800 – 1874)
Discover Louis Auguste de Sainson, a French watercolourist & draughtsman known for his history naturelle & géographie works. Explore his 500+ expedition drawings.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (Auckland, New Zealand)
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About this artwork
- Title: Baie Houa-Houa, Naturels exécutant une danse à bord de l
- Artist: louis auguste de sainson
- Year: 1839
- Original dimensions: 55.0 x 36.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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