Karl Fiale Collection

Wallachians and Moldovans, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Wallachians and Moldovans, 1862. Sheet 15 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Poles (surroundings of Krakow), 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Poles (surroundings of Krakow), 1862. Sheet 12 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Bulgarians, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Bulgarians, 1862. Sheet 10 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Little Russians. (Ukrainians), 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Little Russians. (Ukrainians), 1862. Sheet 5 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Chuvashka Mordva Cheremiska, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Chuvashka Mordva Cheremiska, 1862. Sheet 40 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Zyryanka. Votyachka. Votyak. Zyryanin, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Zyryanka. Votyachka. Votyak. Zyryanin, 1862. Sheet 38 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Inari Lapps, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Inari Lapps, 1862. Sheet 37 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Mezen Samoyeds, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Mezen Samoyeds, 1862. Sheet 30 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Jews. (Talmudists), 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Jews. (Talmudists), 1862. Sheet 22 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Lithuanians of the Vilna province, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Lithuanians of the Vilna province, 1862. Sheet 13 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Swedes. On the islands of Estonia, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Swedes. On the islands of Estonia, 1862. Sheet 18 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Latvians. (Festive attire of Lemzal peasants), 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Latvians. (Festive attire of Lemzal peasants), 1862. Sheet 14 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Belarusians (Mogilev province), 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Belarusians (Mogilev province), 1862. Sheet 6 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Gypsies, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Gypsies, 1862. Sheet 21 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Greek and Arnaut, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Greek and Arnaut, 1862. Sheet 19 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

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Karl Fiale: A 19th Century Ethnographer's Journey Through Europe's Rich Cultural Tapestry (1862) Discover the world of Karl Fiale, a pioneering ethnographer of his time, as he captures the essence of various European communities in stunning detail. From the Wallachians and Moldovans to the Poles and Lithuanians, Fiale's lens reveals the unique traditions and vibrant colors of the Surroundings of Krakow, Vilna province, and beyond. Witness the Bulgarians, Little Russians (Ukrainians), Chuvashka Mordva Cheremiska, Zyryanka, Votyachka, Votyak, and Zyryanin as they go about their daily lives. Delve into the richness of the Inari Lapps, Mezen Samoyeds, and Jewish Talmudists, capturing their distinct traditions and customs. Fiale's exploration continues with the Swedes on the islands of Estonia and the Latvians in their festive attire of Lemzal peasants. Join Karl Fiale on this captivating journey through Europe's diverse cultural landscape, revealing the beauty and depth of its people and their heritage.