Fashion & Costume · 18th century
€ 275
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Good overall condition with age toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
Antique Costume Print Lady of Macedonia Traditional Dress Jefferys 1749
This elegant engraving presents a lady of Macedonia in traditional dress, capturing regional identity through costume. Published by Thomas Jefferys in London in 1749, the work belongs to a broader ethnographic series.
The figure is depicted in a long flowing garment with decorative headwear and layered accessories. The soft purples and neutrals create a harmonious and balanced composition.
Such prints were prized for their artistic quality and cultural insight and remain highly collectible today.
Condition: Good overall condition with age toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
Framing tips: A dark or warm-toned frame with a wide mat enhances the elegance of the composition.
Special note: This is an original 18th-century engraving, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The print is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be on scale with the original.
Technique: Engraving with original hand color
Maker: Thomas Jefferys, London, 1749
Keywords: antique print, macedonia, traditional costume, eastern europe, ethnographic print, 18th century engraving, thomas jefferys, cultural dress, decorative print, collectible engraving
