1774 Hawksworth New Zealand

1774 Hawksworth New Zealand 

         This is a superb reproduction of the original hand colored copperplate engraved “Carte De La N. Zelande” published in the first French edition of Hawkesworth’s Voyages of Captain Cook circa 1774. It remains the most important single map in New Zealand’s history and the first complete map depicting New Zealand as two separate islands. The original survey was executed by Captain James Cook in 1769 and 1770, during his first voyage of discovery and it includes the track of the HMS Endeavour.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1774 Hawksworth New Zealand 

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