134 F. Labrousse after Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1832) – Kandahari, Persian Subject – Hand-colored Engraving (1797)
This engaging hand-colored engraving depicts a "Kandaharien Sujet Persan" (Kandahari, Persian Subject), showing a bearded man in traditional attire, holding a staff. Designed by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and engraved by F. Labrousse, this print was created in 1797. It forms part of a larger series of ethnographic illustrations, popular in the late 18th century, which aimed to document the diverse costumes and customs of peoples across the globe. The print provides a visual record of an individual from Kandahar, then part of the Persian sphere of influence, highlighting European interest in the various cultures encountered through exploration and trade.
Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1832) was a French diplomat, traveler, and prolific author, widely recognized for his illustrated works on world costumes and customs. His comprehensive compilations, such as "Tableaux des principaux peuples de l'Europe, de l'Asie, de l'Afrique, de l'Amérique" (1796-1797), aimed to document the diverse peoples of the world and were influential in shaping European perceptions of other cultures. F. Labrousse was a French engraver active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, frequently collaborating with artists and authors like Grasset de Saint-Sauveur to produce detailed plates for illustrated publications.
Artist or Maker: F. Labrousse (Engraver) after Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Hand-colored Engraving
Date: 1797
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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