6482 Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) – Man from the Kingdom of Ardra (Nègre du Royaume d'Ardres) – Hand-colored Engraving (circa 1810)
This vibrant hand-colored engraving depicts a man from the Kingdom of Ardra (present-day Benin), identified by the French title "Nègre du Royaume d'Ardres". He is portrayed in traditional attire, carrying a pole laden with baskets or gourds. The background suggests a landscape with huts and trees. This illustration originates from Friedrich Justin Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), serving an educational and ethnographic purpose by visually documenting diverse peoples and their traditional appearances from various parts of the world.
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, and various other subjects, making Bertuch a key figure in the dissemination of knowledge and visual culture in Europe.
Artist or Maker:
Friedrich Justin Bertuch
Dimensions:
Approximately 25 cm x 20 cm
Medium:
Hand-colored Engraving
Date:
circa 1810
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.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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