1838 Trombe et Typhon by G.L. Domeny de Rienzi || antique intaglio of a Tornado & Typhoon off the coast of Manila, Philippines

Trombe et Typhon by G.L. Domeny de Rienzi || antique intaglio engraving of a Tornado & Typhoon off the coast of Manila, Philippines (1838)

DESCRIPTION & CONDITION

A VERY RARE original early mid-nineteenth century hand-colored wood engraving of the early people of the Philippine archipelago. Antonelli's vibrant creations mirrored the subjects of French artists such as Sylvain Marechal [1780] and Jean Francois Galaup de LaPerouse [1789] at a time when the costumbrismo and tipos del pais art styles overtook the Spanish-dominated colonial space.

VERY RARE. This woodcut engraving is well-preserved and in excellent condition.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Louis Gabriel Domeny de Rienzi (1789-1843) was a well-traveled nineteenth century French ethnologist, ethnographer, and artist. explorer. After he participated in the Napoleonic Wars, he embarked on a new journey to explore Egypt, India, the Dutch East Indies, and Oceania. Unfortunately, he lost everything when the ship he was on sank while returning to Europe from Canton in 1829.

In 1834, the publisher Firmin Didot hired Rienzi to write several volumes of work dedicated to Oceania for his collection L'Univers. The three-volume work titled Oceania or fifth part of the world, geographical and ethnographic review of Malaysia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia was published in 1836-1837. Rienzi's reflections were accompanied by three hundred lithographs and is a compilation of Rienzi's own experiences and those of Cook and Bougainville, showcased the culture and customs of the natives as he saw them during his travels.

AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE

At Inherit & Bequeath Co., we take immense pride in preserving the diverse and rich cultural heritage of the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Our collection of rare books, antique maps, and fine engravings has been carefully curated to reflect the region's fascinating history, from its colonial past to its modern-day developments.

To maintain our commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of the region, we source our inventory from knowledgeable dealers locally and abroad. Each item is meticulously inspected to ensure its authenticity and is researched thoroughly for its subjects, history, and provenance.

All the pieces in our collection are original and date back to the time specified in the item description. We do not sell reprints, facsimiles, or reproductions. For those interested in verifying the authenticity of their purchase, we offer Certificates of Authenticity upon request. Simply indicate your request in the Notes section at checkout.

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DELIVERY CARE & SHIPPING OPTIONS

Items are placed in an acid-neutral plastic sleeve when packed, and depending on their size, they are either rolled and packed in one cardboard tube and then in another cardboard box or if they are shipped flat, they are shipped between at least 2 pieces of durable cardboard. It is extremely rare that any shipment gets damaged.

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