6484 Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1832) – Man from the Grain Coast (Nègre de la côte des Graines) – Hand-colored Engraving (1797)
This vibrant hand-colored engraving depicts a "Nègre de la côte des Graines" (Negro from the Grain Coast), showing a man in traditional attire with a simple loincloth or skirt, armbands, and earrings. He is portrayed standing with arms outstretched, against a subtle landscape. This illustration is part of an ethnographic series, consistent with the style and subjects from works like Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur's compilations of world costumes and customs. It offers a visual record of an individual from the West African Grain Coast, reflecting the 18th-century European interest in global cultures.
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
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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