Costumes de Différents Pays, Musulmans, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

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Costumes de Différents Pays, Musulmans, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Differents Pays, Musulmans, c1797

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1790s Anthropology Cloak Costumes De Differents Pays Dagger Ethnography Ethnology Grasset De Saint Sauveur Jacques Hand Tinted Engraving On Paper Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur Mohammedan Moslem Moslems Muslim Muslims Position Saint Sauveur Jacques Grasset De Sash Side By Side Teal Blade Hand Tinted

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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Musulmans' (Costumes of Different Countries, 'Muslims') is an engraving by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, created around 1797. This full-length image showcases a group of men dressed in various Islamic costumes, standing side by side against an exterior backdrop. The hand-tinted engraving on paper, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and diverse clothing traditions of the Islamic world during the 18th century. Each figure is depicted in full detail, with intricate patterns and vibrant colors adorning their garments. One man wears a long, blue cloak with a red sash, while another dons a red tunic and a white turban. Some men are shown wearing traditional hats, while others brandish daggers at their sides. The figures are dressed in a range of clothing styles, reflecting the diverse ethnicities and regional influences within the Islamic world. This engraving, titled 'Musulmans,' is part of Grasset de Saint-Sauveur's larger series, 'Costumes de Differents Pays,' which aimed to document and preserve the traditional clothing of various countries and cultures. The series was published in France during the late 18th century and was an important contribution to the fields of anthropology and ethnography. Today, this historic artwork continues to captivate audiences and serve as an invaluable resource for scholars and students of fashion, history, and cultural studies. The 'Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Musulmans' is a testament to the richness and complexity of the Islamic world, and a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diversity of human cultures.

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