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Fine Art Print : Costumes of women of Kiangnan province and footbinding
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Costumes of women of Kiangnan province and footbinding
Costumes of women in silk robes and fur hats of Liu-ching, Kiangnan province, and footbinding shoes and deformed feet. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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Media ID 23172958
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Andrea Anthropology Antique Bernieri Deformed Feet Ferrrario Giulio Manners Nation Peoples Robes Satin Shoes Footbinding
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the rich cultural heritage of Kiangnan province with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios, these prints showcase the stunning costumes of women in silk robes and fur hats, as well as the controversial practice of footbinding. A captivating glimpse into history, these prints are not only beautiful decorative pieces but also serve as a reminder of the intricacies and complexities of the past. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32.6cm x 53.3cm (12.8" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Andrea Bernieri for Giulio Ferrrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" published in Florence in 1842, offers a glimpse into the traditional costumes and the controversial practice of footbinding among women in the Kiangnan province of China. The image showcases elegantly dressed women wearing silk robes and fur hats, known as Liu-ching, which were popular in the region during the Qing Dynasty. The robes, made of rich satin fabric, are adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, reflecting the women's affluence and social status. The women in this engraving also wear footbinding shoes, a painful custom that involved binding the feet of young girls to achieve a small, delicate foot shape. The deformed feet, visible in the image, were considered a symbol of feminine beauty and elegance in Chinese culture. The practice, which began in the 10th century and continued until the 20th century, was both a sign of social prestige and a source of suffering for millions of women. This engraving is an essential anthropological record of the customs and manners of a specific race, tribe, or nation, providing valuable insights into the history and culture of the Kiangnan province during the 19th century. The intricate details and lifelike representation in the image are a testament to Bernieri's skill as an engraver and Ferrrario's dedication to documenting the diverse costumes of the world. This image not only showcases the beauty of Chinese traditional attire but also raises awareness of the complex and controversial aspects of Chinese culture during this period.
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