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Framed Print : Costumes de Différents Pays, Habitants de la Guyane Fabricant le Rocou, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Habitants de la Guyane Fabricant le Rocou, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Habitants de la Guyane Fabricant le Rocou, c1797
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1790s Anthropology Costumes De Differents Pays Ethnography Ethnology Food Preparation Grasset De Saint Sauveur Jacques Grinding Grinding Stone Guyana Guyanan Hand Tinted Engraving On Paper Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur L F Labrousse Labrousse Labrousse Lf Lf Labrousse Local People Saint Sauveur Jacques Grasset De Seed Seeds Shed South American Spice Annatto Hand Tinted
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step into the captivating world of 18th-century French Guiana with our exquisite framed print from Media Storehouse. This stunning artwork, titled 'Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Habitants de la Guyane Fabricant le Rocou', was created by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse in 1797. Witness the vibrant costumes of the inhabitants of French Guiana as they go about their daily lives, skillfully captured in this intriguing and historically significant piece. Bring a touch of history and culture into your home or office with this beautifully framed print, a true conversation starter and a beautiful addition to any space.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Habitants de la Guyane Fabricant le Rocou' by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse is an intriguing and captivating 18th-century engraving that offers a glimpse into the lives of indigenous people from Guyana, South America. The full-length image depicts a group of men, each dressed in traditional attire, engaged in the process of preparing the rocou, a local food made from the annatto seed. The engraving, hand-tinted in vibrant colors, showcases the rich diversity of the continent's cultures and the connection between people and their natural surroundings. The men, who are depicted in various stages of the food preparation process, are shown both inside and outside, with some working at a grinding stone while others are seen handling the annatto seeds. The image, which is part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to the ethnographic and ethnological importance of such visual records in documenting the history and heritage of different communities. The nudity and nakedness of the men in the image are not meant to objectify or exploit, but rather to illustrate their connection to the land and the natural resources that sustained them. Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse's 'Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Habitants de la Guyane Fabricant le Rocou' is a significant work of art that continues to fascinate scholars, anthropologists, and art enthusiasts alike, offering a unique window into the past and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that continues to shape our world today.
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