63 Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) – Russian Irregular Cavalry and Costumes – Hand-colored Engraving (circa 1800)
This hand-colored engraving, originating from "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), published by Friedrich Justin Bertuch, depicts a scene featuring various types of light Russian irregular cavalry and their distinctive costumes. The illustration showcases figures such as Don Cossacks, a Kalmyk, a Ural Cossack, a Black Sea Cossack, and an Albanian, some mounted on horseback and armed with spears and rifles. This print served an educational and ethnographic purpose, typical of Bertuch's work, providing visual information about different peoples, military units, and their traditional attire from around the turn of the 19th century.
Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was an influential German publisher, writer, and patron of the arts, active during the late Enlightenment and Romantic periods. He is best known for his comprehensive and popular encyclopedic works aimed at educating children and the general public, most notably "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1790-1830). This multi-volume series contained thousands of hand-colored engravings depicting natural history, geography, technology, and human cultures from around the world, making Bertuch a key figure in the dissemination of knowledge and visual culture in Europe.
Artist or Maker: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (Publisher/Director)
Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Hand-colored Engraving
Date: circa 1800
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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