Ka'ahumanu, Queen of the Sandwich Islands, from 'Voyage Pittoresque autour du Monde', 1822

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Ka'ahumanu, Queen of the Sandwich Islands, is an artwork by Ludwig (Louis) Choris, a German-Russian painter and explorer, featured in his publication "Voyage Pittoresque autour du Monde" (Picturesque Voyage around the World), which was released in 1822. The piece is a portrait of Queen Ka'ahumanu, who was the favorite wife of King Kamehameha I and later served as the Kuhina Nui (regent) of the Kingdom of Hawaii after his death. Choris is known for his documentation of the landscapes, peoples, and cultures he encountered during his travels with the Romanzoff expedition aboard the Rurik from 1815 to 1818.

The portrait is significant as it provides a visual account of an influential figure in Hawaiian history during a period of significant transition and contact with the Western world. Ka'ahumanu played a pivotal role in the eventual transformation of Hawaiian society, including the dismantling of the kapu (taboo) system and the adoption of Christianity. Choris's work, including this portrait, is valuable for its ethnographic and historical importance, offering insights into the attire, ornaments, and physical appearance of Hawaiian royalty in the early 19th century.

"Voyage Pittoresque autour du Monde" is a collection of illustrations and descriptions that reflect the encounters and observations Choris made during his voyage. The publication is considered an important contribution to the visual anthropology of the time, capturing the diversity of cultures before many were altered by increasing global interactions and colonization. The portrait of Queen Ka'ahumanu stands out as a particularly notable work within this collection, providing a rare and detailed depiction of a key historical figure from the Sandwich Islands, now known as Hawaii.

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