Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Silesie Prussienne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Silesie Prussienne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Silesie Prussienne, c1797
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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Homme et Femme de la Silesie Prussienne' (c1797) is an exquisite hand-tinted engraving by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse, showcasing the traditional attire of a man and a woman from Silesia, a region in Eastern Europe that was then part of Prussia. The full-length portrait depicts the man wearing a long, double-breasted coat with breeches and a hat adorned with a feather. He is holding a pail or bucket, suggesting his involvement in agricultural work or courting rituals. The woman, dressed in a long, full skirt with an apron, wears a high-necked blouse and a hat with a ribbon. Her hands are delicately folded in her lap, conveying an air of modesty and grace. This engraving, published in France during the late 18th century, is a valuable ethnographic record of the clothing and customs of the local people in Silesia. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the costumes are brought to life through the hand-coloring technique, which was popular during this period. The exterior setting, with the man and woman depicted against a natural backdrop, adds to the authenticity of the scene and underscores the connection between the people and their environment. Today, this historic work is preserved in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to captivate audiences with its rich cultural and historical significance. The Costumes de Différents Pays series, of which this engraving is a part, is an important contribution to the fields of anthropology, ethnography, and fashion history, providing valuable insights into the clothing and customs of various peoples around the world during the late 18th century.
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