“Temple on the Island of Hawaii” was drawn by Louis Choris in 1816 at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. It is a watercolour work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.
King Kamehameha I’s heiau temple with carved wooden images by Kailua Bay: a watercolour of 1816.
Where did Louis Choris draw “Temple on the Island of Hawaii”?
Louis Choris drew “Temple on the Island of Hawaii” at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (coordinates 19.6386° N, 155.9958° W). SketchMap Atlas shows it on a world map at this spot, so you can stand where the artist stood.
What does “Temple on the Island of Hawaii” show?
King Kamehameha I’s heiau temple with carved wooden images by Kailua Bay: a watercolour of 1816. It is a watercolour work by Louis Choris, 1816.
Where can I see more sketches by Louis Choris?
SketchMap Atlas shows 4 sketches by Louis Choris, each at the place where it was drawn. See them all on the artist page.
Can I use the image of “Temple on the Island of Hawaii”?
The image is marked “Public domain” and comes from Wikimedia Commons. See the source link for the exact terms.