Papua Islands: Leprosy Victim, from 'Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20)'

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"Papua Islands: Leprosy Victim" is an illustration from the book "Voyage Autour du Monde" (Voyage Around the World), which documents the experiences and observations of French artist and explorer Jacques Etienne Victor Arago during his circumnavigation of the globe from 1817 to 1820. Arago served as the official artist and draftsman on the expedition led by navigator Louis de Freycinet. The book, published upon their return, is a significant work in the genre of travel literature and provides a visual and written record of the cultures, landscapes, and scientific phenomena encountered during the journey.

The illustration "Papua Islands: Leprosy Victim" is a poignant representation of a person suffering from leprosy, which Arago encountered while visiting the Papua Islands, also known as the Papuan Archipelago or New Guinea. The image is notable for its ethnographic and medical interest during a period when such conditions were poorly understood and often stigmatized. Arago's work, including this illustration, is valued for its contribution to the early 19th-century European understanding of the diverse peoples and environments of the Pacific region.

The illustration reflects the broader themes of Arago's work, which often combined a scientific curiosity with a humanistic approach, capturing the humanity of the subjects he depicted. "Voyage Autour du Monde" is not only a travelogue but also an important historical document that offers insights into the early interactions between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the Pacific, as well as the natural history of the regions visited by the expedition.

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