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Engraved view of Otaheite: a tall palm over a lagoon, mountains behind, a missionary house at right, and boats with figures on the water.

Missionary House and Environs in the Island of Otaheite

An engraved view of a tropical waterfront with a tall palm leaning over a lagoon, green hills behind, and a wooden house with a pitched roof at right. Several small boats carry seated men and figures wade near the shore, and a few people stand on the bank.

Artist
Wilson, William (Chief Mate of the Ship Duff)
Date
1799
Medium
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
4000 × 3193 px
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