{"title":"Various Artists","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-potatow-bevelhebber-op-tahiti-various-artists","title":"Portret van Potatow, bevelhebber op Tahiti - Various Artists","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century etching depicting Potatow, a Tahitian chief, originally published as an illustrative plate in a European travel account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print depicts Potatow, a Tahitian chief, as he was documented during the late eighteenth-century European voyages of exploration in the Pacific. The portrait is a characteristic example of the era's ethnographic interest, where European engravers translated sketches from explorers into formalised prints for publication in travel accounts. The subject is shown in a bust-length format, wearing a large, wrapped turban and a textured garment. The engraver employs cross-hatching and fine line work to define the contours of the face and the folds of the headwear, reflecting the technical conventions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch images were produced to satisfy a European curiosity regarding the inhabitants of the South Pacific. The title, inscribed at the base, identifies the subject as a commander or chief on Tahiti, then referred to as Otahiti. The inclusion of 'Pl. XXVIII' at the top right corner indicates its original purpose as an illustrative plate within a larger volume, likely a Dutch edition of a travelogue documenting the Pacific expeditions. The style is typical of the period, prioritising clarity and a degree of formalised realism that aligns with the scientific and observational goals of Enlightenment-era travel literature. The print offers a glimpse into the cross-cultural encounters of the late eighteenth century, capturing a specific historical figure through the lens of European printmaking techniques. The composition is balanced and restrained, focusing entirely on the subject's features and attire, which were intended to convey his status and identity to a distant audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-adam-von-bartsch-johann-friedrich-leybold\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Adam von Bartsch - Johann Friedrich Leybold — Johann Friedrich Leybold\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/herdsman-instructing-a-shepherdess-to-play-on-the-pipe-francois-vivares\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHerdsman Instructing a Shepherdess to Play on the Pipe - François Vivares — François Vivares\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Various Artists","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456240652623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456257069391,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456257102159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456257134927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456257167695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456257200463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456257233231,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456257265999,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456257298767,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456257331535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456257364303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456257397071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Potatow-bevelhebber-op-Tahiti_Poster_CompositorV1_1786259313541.jpg?v=1786501762"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-tinai-mai-various-artists","title":"Portrait of Tinai-Mai - Various Artists","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century engraving depicting Tinai-Mai of Raiatea, rendered with fine cross-hatching and classical portraiture techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts Tinai-Mai, a resident of the island of Raiatea, known historically as Ulietea. The work originates from the period of European maritime exploration in the Pacific, when accounts of voyages were frequently accompanied by illustrative plates. These images were intended to document the appearance and customs of indigenous peoples encountered by explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is rendered in a style typical of eighteenth-century European printmaking. The artist employs fine, parallel lines and cross-hatching to create volume and shadow, particularly within the folds of the garment and the texture of the hair. The figure is shown in a three-quarter view, looking directly toward the viewer. A simple headband adorns her hair, and she is draped in a cloth that covers her shoulders. The background remains minimal, suggesting a soft, atmospheric sky, which keeps the focus entirely on the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were often produced for travelogues or ethnographic collections. They reflect the aesthetic conventions of the era, which frequently applied European artistic standards to non-European subjects. The text at the base, 'TINAI-MAI, EEN MEISJEN VAN ULIETEA', identifies the subject and her origin in Dutch. The inclusion of 'Pl. XLIX' at the top indicates that this print was part of a larger series or publication. The technical precision of the engraving demonstrates the skill of the printmaker in translating observational sketches into a reproducible format for a wider audience. This piece offers a glimpse into the historical documentation of Pacific cultures during the late eighteenth century, capturing a specific moment of cross-cultural encounter through the medium of black-and-white print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portret-van-aubin-barbary-de-langlade-ambroise-tardieu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Aubin Barbary de Langlade - Ambroise Tardieu — Ambroise Tardieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/coronation-of-charlemagne-luigi-fabri\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCoronation of Charlemagne - Luigi Fabri — Luigi Fabri\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Various Artists","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456286495055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456295440719,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456295473487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456295506255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456295539023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456295571791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456295604559,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456295637327,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456295670095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456295702863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456295735631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456295768399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Tinai-Mai_Poster_CompositorV1_1786260754191.jpg?v=1786503182"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/various-artists.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}