Nude Women Ceremonial Night Dance 1801 antique engraved Cook exploration print China Wonderfully detailed

Wonderfully detailed

13 1/8" H x  16" W

still the engraving overall remains quite attractive and would look great displayed

sweeping recognition view across the bottom with 25 locations named

13 1/4" H x  19 1/4" W

Nude Women Ceremonial Night Dance 1801 antique engraved Cook exploration print China Wonderfully detailedNacht Dans der Vrouwen op Hapaee (Native Dancing, Tribal Ceremony Dancing by fire light) Issued 1801, Leiden Scarce original antique engraved view print. A detailed depiction from Cook's third and final voyage to this remote and previously little known location. Great classic night time view of topless women dancing. Note the European men watching at center. Scarce Dutch variant. Printed on quality period heavy hand made paper as issued which retains