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Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne de Schwatzenbourgenghusse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne de Schwatzenbourgenghusse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysanne de Schwatzenbourgenghusse, c1797
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Costumes de Différents Pays," or "Costumes of Different Countries," is a series of engravings produced by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse in the late 18th century. This particular engraving, titled "Paysanne de Schwatzenbourgenghusse," depicts a peasant woman from an unidentified European country, likely Switzerland or Austria. The woman is shown in a full-length portrait, standing outside and gesturing towards a gaiter at her feet. She wears a traditional costume consisting of a long, full skirt, a fitted bodice, and an apron. Her hat is adorned with a large, colorful bow, and she wears a gaiter on her left leg, which is pulled up to her knee. The gaiter, or "schwenkler," was a common accessory in Alpine regions, used to protect the legs from the cold and wet. The engraving is hand-tinted, adding vibrant colors to the woman's clothing and accessories. The background is left uncolored, creating a stark contrast between the figure and her surroundings. The woman's expression is serious, yet her hand gesture suggests a sense of pride or explanation. This engraving is an important historical and ethnographic record of European folk costume. It was published during a time when there was growing interest in the study of local cultures and traditions. The series, "Costumes de Différents Pays," was widely distributed and influenced the fashion of the time, as well as subsequent costume illustrations and ethnographic studies. Today, this engraving is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), a testament to its historical significance and artistic merit. It continues to be a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of European history, fashion, and anthropology.
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