Natives Of Caria, A Province Of Anatolia In Turkey In Asia, 1801

Ethnography · 19th century

Natives Of Caria, A Province Of Anatolia In Turkey In Asia, 1801

€ 440

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1801
Sheet size: 20 × 26.5 cm (7.9 × 10.4 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13597-21

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good. Some soiling around the edges due to handling. This is not a reproduction but an original engraving of over 200 years old. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue. Study the image carefully.

About this sheet

The engraving titled "Natives Of Caria, A Province Of Anatolia In Turkey In Asia" depicts two individuals from Caria, a historical region in what is now modern Turkey. The attire and posture of the figures reflect the traditional dress and perhaps the societal roles or occupations within their culture at the time. The scene is set against a backdrop of tents and a landscape that suggests a rural or semi-nomadic lifestyle, providing a glimpse into the life in Caria during the period when the engraving was made.
This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .

The print is part of George Alexander Cooke's comprehensive work "A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography." This book was a significant compilation of geographical knowledge during the late 18th century, offering descriptions and accounts of various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain James Cook and Ferdinand Magellan, detailing their discoveries and journeys that expanded the European understanding of the globe. Cooke's work served as both a chronicle and reference for the territories and cultures encountered by these voyagers.