113 Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1810) – Nabab from the Coromandel Coast – Original Hand-Colored Engraving – 1780
This finely hand-colored engraving depicts a Nabab de la côte du Coromandel (Nawab of the Coromandel Coast), seated on an ornate carpet while smoking a long-stemmed hookah under a decorative parasol. The figure is richly dressed in patterned robes and a turban, capturing European fascination with the perceived luxury and exoticism of Indian rulers during the 18th century. The image reflects Grasset de Saint-Sauveur’s work documenting global costumes and customs, blending ethnographic curiosity with neoclassical aesthetics.
Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur was a French diplomat, illustrator, and writer known for his popular costume books depicting peoples and traditions from around the world. His engravings combined Enlightenment-era ethnography with a flair for theatrical presentation, shaping European visual culture and perceptions of the wider world in the late 18th century.
Artist:
Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Dimensions:
22 x 18 cm
Medium:
Hand-Colored Engraving
Date:
1780
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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