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Danvin, Victor Marie Felix, 1802-1842 Australie--Danse des Naturels

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0193 Author/Creator: Danvin, Victor Marie Felix, 1802-1842 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 22 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Australie-Danse des Naturels" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a ritual dance by nude Australian Aboriginal men and women. Engraved by S. Joliot after artwork by Victor Marie Felix Danvin.

Danvin, Victor Marie Felix, 1802-1842
Joliot, S., fl. 1860

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