The Lad Taiyota, Native of Otaheite, in the Dress of his Country, engraved by R.B. Godfrey, plate 9 from Journal of a Voyage to the South Seas, pub. 1823

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"The Lad Taiyota, Native of Otaheite, in the Dress of his Country" is an engraved illustration by R.B. Godfrey, which serves as plate 9 in the publication "Journal of a Voyage to the South Seas." This work was published posthumously in 1823 and is attributed to Sydney Parkinson, an artist and naturalist who sailed with Captain James Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific from 1768 to 1771. Parkinson was the first European artist to set foot on Australian soil and is known for his detailed recordings of the landscapes, peoples, flora, and fauna encountered during the expedition.

The engraving depicts Taiyota, a young native of Tahiti, also known as Otaheite, dressed in traditional attire. This image is significant as it provides a visual account of the indigenous people and their culture from the perspective of early European explorers. Parkinson's work, including this engraving, offers valuable historical insights into the first encounters between Europeans and the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands. The "Journal of a Voyage to the South Seas" contains a collection of Parkinson's drawings and writings, which were edited and published by his family after his untimely death on the return voyage to England.

The illustration is an important piece of ethnographic documentation and reflects the broader European interest in the exotic and unknown during the Age of Discovery. It also contributes to the visual history of colonial encounters and the representation of non-European subjects in Western art. The engraving is a testament to Parkinson's skill and dedication to capturing the world as he saw it, and it remains a valuable resource for understanding the cultural exchanges that occurred during this pivotal moment in history.

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