6483 Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1832) – Gentleman from the Grain Coast – Hand-colored Engraving (1797)

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: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm

Medium: Hand-colored Engraving

Date: 1797

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