Guam: A Man with Elephantiasis, from 'Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L'Uranie 1817-20'

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"Guam: A Man with Elephantiasis" is an illustration from the travelogue "Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L'Uranie 1817-20," which documents the French circumnavigation expedition led by Louis de Freycinet from 1817 to 1820. The artist behind this illustration is Jacques Etienne Victor Arago, who served as the official artist and draughtsman on the voyage. The image is significant for its ethnographic and medical interest, as it depicts a native inhabitant of Guam suffering from elephantiasis, a condition characterized by the extreme swelling of body parts, typically the legs and genitals, caused by parasitic infections.

The travelogue is an important historical record of the early 19th-century exploration and provides a visual account of the cultures, landscapes, and medical conditions encountered by the French expedition. Arago's work is particularly valued for its contribution to the understanding of the diverse manifestations of human conditions across the world and the impact of tropical diseases on different populations. The illustration not only serves as a medical case study but also reflects the European perspective on exotic illnesses and the fascination with the "other" during the age of exploration.

The image of the man with elephantiasis is one of many illustrations in Arago's collection that offers insights into the daily lives and health challenges of the indigenous peoples encountered during the voyage. As part of the larger work, "Guam: A Man with Elephantiasis" stands as a testament to the intersection of art, science, and exploration during a pivotal era of global discovery and colonial expansion.

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