110 André de La Faye (fl. 1720–1760s) after Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Jagas, with Their Habits and Their Arms – Engraving (1748)
This detailed engraving, titled "JAGAS, AVEC LEURS HABITS ET LEURS ARMES, Tires de Dry." (Jagas, With Their Habits and Their Arms, Drawn from Dry.), was engraved by André de La Faye and is related to the comprehensive works compiled by Antoine François Prévost. Originating from Volume III of the "Histoire générale des voyages" (General History of Voyages), published in 1748, this print depicts a group of Jagas (Imbangala) warriors in a tropical setting, showcasing their distinct attire, spears, and shields. It serves as an 18th-century visual record of African indigenous peoples and their customs, reflecting the ethnographic interests prevalent during the Age of Exploration.
André de La Faye (fl. 1720–1760s) was a French engraver known for his contributions to various illustrated publications, including maps and ethnographic plates for prominent travelogues. Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763), often referred to as Abbé Prévost, was a prominent French novelist and historian, best known for compiling and editing the monumental 20-volume "Histoire générale des voyages," which brought together a vast collection of travel accounts and was richly illustrated with maps and ethnographic prints.
Artist or Maker: André de La Faye (Engraver) after Antoine François Prévost (Author/Compiler)
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1748
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