Fashion & Costume · 18th century
€ 285
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 small marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
Antique Costume Print Young Lady of Bulgaria Traditional Dress Jefferys 1749
This elegant engraving portrays a young lady of Bulgaria in traditional dress, published by Thomas Jefferys in London in 1749. The work forms part of a broader series documenting European and Asian costumes.
The figure wears layered garments with a patterned bodice, flowing skirt, and distinctive headdress. The soft hand coloring in blues, pinks, and neutral tones enhances the graceful composition and highlights the intricate detailing.
These prints were admired for their depiction of regional identity and remain highly decorative and collectible today.
Condition: Good overall condition with age toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and small marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
Framing tips: A dark or ebonized frame with a wide mat creates contrast and emphasizes the refined palette.
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, bulgaria, traditional costume, eastern europe, ethnographic print, 18th century engraving, thomas jefferys, folk dress, decorative print, collectible engraving
