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Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Kourilien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Kourilien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Kourilien, c1797
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1790s Anthropology Cloak Cloth Costumes De Differents Pays Ethnic Ethnography Ethnology Grasset De Saint Sauveur Jacques Hand Tinted Engraving On Paper Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur L F Labrousse Labrousse Labrousse Lf Lf Labrousse Local People Material Saint Sauveur Jacques Grasset De Tunic Hand Tinted Kuril Islands Kurilian
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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Homme Kourilien' (c1797) is an intriguing and captivating work of art that showcases the ethnographic exploration of different cultures and their traditional attire during the late 18th century. Created by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse, this full-length engraving on paper is a hand-tinted masterpiece that offers a glimpse into the world of diverse ethnic groups and their unique clothing styles. The focus of this image is a bearded man from the Kuril Islands, located between Russia and Japan in the North Pacific Ocean. The man is depicted wearing a traditional Kurilian costume, consisting of a long, flowing cloak made of coarse cloth, a conical hat adorned with feathers, and a simple tunic. His facial hair is thick and well-groomed, adding to the authenticity of the portrait. The hand-coloring technique used in this engraving adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the man and his surroundings to life. The exterior setting, with its lush greenery and natural elements, further emphasizes the connection between the man and his environment. This historic artwork, which is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection, is a valuable contribution to the fields of anthropology, ethnography, and ethnology. It provides a window into the past, offering insights into the lives and customs of people from different parts of the world during a time when exploration and discovery were at the forefront of human curiosity. Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Homme Kourilien' (c1797) is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the past and the importance of preserving and celebrating the diversity of human expression through art.
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