1879 Wood Engraving Shore Tahiti Boat Sailing Mountain Sargent Art XGS9 XGZB2 showing his handling of light

showing his handling of light and atmosphere

landing on flight decks was dangerous and difficult

and deputy-Governor of Transylvania

circa 1550-1600

1879 Wood Engraving Shore Tahiti Boat Sailing Mountain Sargent Art XGS9 XGZB2 showing his handling of lightThis is an original 1879 black and white wood engraving of the shores of Tahiti, the largest island of the Windward group in French Polynesia. This image was procured from a rare portfolio of wood engravings and lithographs which delves into the culture and landscape of Australasia in the late 19th century. It accompanied the work of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 1913), the British anthropologist, biologist, and naturalist. Wallace is remembered for