7204 Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1810) – Emperor & Noble Woman of China – Hand-coloured engraving (1796)

This ethnographic illustration is from the series Tableaux des Habillemens, Moeurs et Coutumes de la Chine (Pictures of the Clothing, Customs and Manners of China). It depicts an emperor and a noblewoman in traditional formal attire. The print is part of a European effort to document and illustrate the diverse cultures and costumes of the world in the late 18th century.
Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur was a French diplomat, author, and illustrator. He is best known for his meticulously researched and published works on travel and customs, which were highly regarded for their detailed ethnographic plates.
Artist or Maker: Lefebure, Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur.
Dimensions: Approximately 26 × 19 cm.
Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.
Date: 1796.
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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