Print Description
(Civil and Military Mandarins of China) This depiction contrasts the societal roles within Chinese culture through the attire of civil and military officials, known as Mandarins. On the left, the civil Mandarin is dressed in a long, blue robe with a squared rank badge, signifying his bureaucratic status. The central figure, possibly a servant, is modestly dressed, indicating his subordinate position. To the right, the military Mandarin is in vibrant, ornate armor with symbols of power and authority, including a helmet with a red plume. Their distinct outfits not only represent their respective ranks and functions but also illustrate the hierarchical nature and rich ceremonial dress codes of Imperial China.
Made by Labrousse after Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur.
Medium: Handcoloured line and aquatint etching on hand laid paper.
Sheet size: 20.5 x 26.1 cm (8.07 x 10.28 inch). Image size: 14.7 x 20.5 cm. (5.79 x 8.07 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Paper edges a bit irregular and brownish from binding. . General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
HIERARCHY-CHINA-MANDARIN-CEREMONIAL-STATUS | PCO-C27-50
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Costumes de Differents Pays …’ by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, c.1797.
Biography engraver: Labrousse was a late 18th C. French engraver.
Biography artist: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757-1810) was born as son of a diplomat in Montreal, Canada. He was exposed to varying cultures at an early age.
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