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French blockhouse at Ahoni 12 miles from Papieti. Otaheite

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Date

Sept[ember] 1847

Artist

Collective Title

Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/39099346

Description

A French barracks on a hill between Papeete and Point Venus. The ship Harpley can be seen anchored off shore. Natives fishing in outrigger canoes, one man pulling his canoe ashore. A European man rides along the shore on horseback. The artist has added in pencil: 'The natives charged up the steep hill' and marked the spot with an X. They have also inscribed 'Ahoni means "One Tree Hill" in Kanaka language'.

Image Licence

All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Tahiti, French Polynesia

Country

French Polynesia

Tags

Seascapes
Buildings
Boats
People
Trees

Category

Landscapes & Seascapes

TWW Comment

Between Papeete and Point Venus

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