Name: 2-Antique Prints-NORTHEAST-ASIA-CULTURE-TRADITIONAL-ATTIRE-Laroque-Grasset-1797
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2-Antique Prints-NORTHEAST-ASIA-CULTURE-TRADITIONAL-ATTIRE-Laroque-Grasset-1797

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‘HOMME-NORD-EST DE L’ASIE. / FEMME DE NORD-EST-DE L’ASIE.’

– (Man and Woman from Northeast Asia) The first print illustrates a man from Northeast Asia, dressed in a traditional attire that may be suited for the colder climates of the region. His outfit, complete with a layered tunic and leggings, a distinctive hat, and holding tools that suggest a form of craftsmanship or trade, reflects a blend of practicality and cultural tradition. The second print depicts a woman from Northeast Asia in a long, decorated robe with detailing that signifies her cultural heritage, along with a headpiece that complements her attire, indicative of the region’s customary dress. Both prints emphasize the unique fashion which likely serves both a functional and ceremonial purpose in their respective cultures.

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(Man and Woman from Northeast Asia) The first print illustrates a man from Northeast Asia, dressed in a traditional attire that may be suited for the colder climates of the region. His outfit, complete with a layered tunic and leggings, a distinctive hat, and holding tools that suggest a form of craftsmanship or trade, reflects a blend of practicality and cultural tradition. The second print depicts a woman from Northeast Asia in a long, decorated robe with detailing that signifies her cultural heritage, along with a headpiece that complements her attire, indicative of the region’s customary dress. Both prints emphasize the unique fashion which likely serves both a functional and ceremonial purpose in their respective cultures.

Made by 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.

NORTHEAST-ASIA-CULTURE-TRADITIONAL-ATTIRE-MAN-WOMAN | PCO-C27-38

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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

Biography engraver: 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.