When the French seafarer Nicolas Vaillant put in at Honolulu in 1839 with the artist Barthelemy Lauvergne aboard, the port was in its original state . Our Perfect Recreation of Lauvergne's hand-colored engraving shows their moored ship, La Bonite, along with a small launch and a traditional canoe. In the foreground, some Hawaiians appear in traditional dress; others wear missionary-influenced European clothing.

This work is an intricately beautiful time machine that will provide years of conversation, contemplation and enjoyment.

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