The Fan Palm in the Island of Cracatoa, from Views in the South Seas, pub. 1788

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"The Fan Palm in the Island of Cracatoa, from Views in the South Seas" is a notable illustration by John Webber, an English artist and the official landscape and topographical artist on Captain James Cook's third voyage of discovery in the Pacific (1776-1780). Published in 1788, this work is part of a larger collection titled "Views in the South Seas," which encompasses a series of engravings based on Webber's drawings made during the voyage.

The illustration depicts a serene and detailed view of the fan palm, a species native to the tropical regions, set against the backdrop of the island of Krakatoa (spelled 'Cracatoa' in the 18th century) in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. Webber's work is significant for its ethnographic and scientific value, as it provides a visual record of the landscapes, peoples, and flora encountered during Cook's expeditions. His drawings are particularly important for their historical context, as they represent some of the earliest European artistic impressions of the Pacific islands and their inhabitants.

"The Fan Palm in the Island of Cracatoa" is not only a testament to Webber's skill as an artist but also serves as a historical document, offering insights into the natural environment of Krakatoa before the catastrophic 1883 eruption that largely destroyed the island. The engraving is characterized by its attention to detail and the use of light and shadow, reflecting the Enlightenment-era emphasis on observation and the accurate depiction of the natural world.

As part of "Views in the South Seas," this work contributed to the 18th-century European understanding of distant lands and played a role in the dissemination of knowledge about the Pacific region. Today, it is valued both as an artwork and as a piece of historical evidence, providing a window into the world as it was seen by European explorers at the time.

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