ETHNOGRAPHIC ENGRAVING 6. TAHITI, MAORIS, TONGA AND KAVA

Description:
- Engraving corresponding to Plate 6 on Ethnography, belonging to the Popular Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Sciences and Arts, produced by Federico Gillman, and compiled in accordance with the Iconographic Encyclopaedia and the Conversations Lexicon of Germany.
- The engraving depicts a large warship, various figures from different tribes, other vessels, tools and utensils.
- The upper margin bears the title “ETHNOGRAPHY”, and the upper right-hand corner is printed with “Plate 6”, identifying it as Engraving number 6 in a series on ethnography.
- The lower margin contains the labels for the various vessels, tools, utensils, etc.
- An etching on steel, although a different technique may also have been used.
- Executed in monochrome black, with excellent ink coverage, well-centred with acceptable margins and a good impression.
- The presence of any mark, stamp or watermark on the engraving is of great importance for identifying details such as the engraver, the draughtsman, the place of printing and other particulars.

Conservation and Damage:
- Overall condition: Good.
- The print is on medium-weight paper of average quality.
- The paper is somewhat soiled and has some rust spots. Some of these slightly affect the print.
- The print has small tears and creases at the edges and corners.
- If cleaned, the result could be very acceptable.

Comments:
- Dimensions are approximate.
- Ideal as a decorative item.
- The colour tones in the photos do not match the actual colours.
- The engraving for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of it.
- The information provided here is personal, unverified opinion.