Antique Print-PERUVIAN-WARRIORS-TRADITIONAL-ATTIRE-Labrousse-Grasset-1797

(Ancient and Modern Peruvian Warriors) The depiction of Peruvian warriors through time shows the evolution of military attire from the Incan empire’s iconic tunics and feathered headpieces to more modern uniforms influenced by European military fashion. Each warrior’s stance and equipment reflect their readiness for battle, representative of their respective eras.

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.

PERUVIAN-WARRIORS-CULTURE-TRADITIONAL-MODERN-ATTIRE | PCO-C27-35

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Costumes de Differents Pays …’ by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, c.1797.

Biography engraver: Labrousse was a late 18th C. engraver from Bordeaux.

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.