4-Antique Prints-MORDOVIAN-CULTURE-TRADITIONAL-ATTIRE-Labrousse-Grasset-1797

(Mordovian Man, Girl in Wedding Attire, Girl. and Woman.) The first print depicts a Mordovian man, likely a figure of cultural significance, dressed in traditional attire that may include garments signifying his status within the community. The second print shows a Mordovian girl in wedding attire, adorned with ceremonial dress that highlights the cultural importance of marriage ceremonies. The third print portrays a Mordovian girl in everyday traditional clothing, representing the simplicity and elegance of the Mordovian textile tradition. The fourth print illustrates a Mordovian woman, likely in attire that signifies her role in daily life or a specific cultural context, such as a festival or other significant social occasion.

Made by Labrousse and J. Laroque 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.

MORDOVIAN-CULTURE-TRADITIONAL-ATTIRE-MAN-GIRL-WEDDING-WOMAN | PCO-C27-21

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. J. Laroque 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.