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Chinese costumes: a mandarin and his wife smoking pipes, a dairy, soldiers and a night guard with his lantern. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863)
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Chinese costumes: a mandarin and his wife smoking pipes, a dairy, soldiers and a night guard with his lantern. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863)
FLO4634129 Chinese costumes: a mandarin and his wife smoking pipes, a dairy, soldiers and a night guard with his lantern. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863), edition Meissen (Germany), 1835-1840. Costumes of China including high-ranking Chinese with tobacco pipes, milkmaid, soldiers and nightwatchman with lantern. Handcoloured lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's " Vollstaendige Voelkergallerie in getreuen Abbildungen" (Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures), Meissen, circa 1835-1840.; (add.info.: Chinese costumes: a mandarin and his wife smoking pipes, a dairy, soldiers and a night guard with his lantern. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863), edition Meissen (Germany), 1835-1840. Costumes of China including high-ranking Chinese with tobacco pipes, milkmaid, soldiers and nightwatchman with lantern. Handcoloured lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's " Vollstaendige Voelkergallerie in getreuen Abbildungen" (Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures), Meissen, circa 1835-1840.); © Florilegius
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This lithograph from the book "Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche offers a glimpse into the intricate and colorful world of Chinese costumes in the 19th century. The scene depicts a mandarin and his wife elegantly smoking pipes, exuding an air of sophistication and tradition.
In addition to the high-ranking couple, the print also features a dairy worker going about her daily tasks, soldiers standing tall in their uniforms, and a night guard carrying a lantern to light his way through the darkness. Each figure is meticulously detailed and hand-colored, bringing them to life on paper.
The attention to detail in capturing these various aspects of Chinese culture is truly remarkable, showcasing both the diversity and richness of traditions within this ancient civilization. From the ornate robes of the mandarin to the simple attire of the milkmaid, each costume tells its own story and adds depth to this tableau.
Overall, this lithograph serves as not only a visual feast for the eyes but also as a valuable historical document that sheds light on how people lived and dressed during this period in China. It invites viewers to step back in time and immerse themselves in a world filled with beauty, tradition, and cultural significance.
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