Arab Costumes Lithograph IIIter Stamm by Brodtmann c.1816
€ 790
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1816
Sheet size
43 × 33.5 cm (16.9 × 13.2 in)
Reference
BG-13581-2
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
Very good for its age. Light toning and minimal edge wear. The colors remain vivid, and the paper shows no major tears or stains.
About this sheet
Arab Costumes Lithograph IIIter Stamm by Brodtmann c.1816
This antique lithograph titled 'IIIter Stamm' depicts an Arab man and woman in traditional dress. It originates from 'Naturhistorische Bilder-Galerie' by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, published circa 1816. Brodtmann was a notable Swiss lithographer known for his ethnographic and zoological illustrations in the early 19th century.
The print shows a dignified Arab man wearing an elaborate red outer robe over a floral patterned garment, complete with a sword at his side and a white turban wrapped around his head. His footwear appears to be traditional slippers. Beside him stands a woman dressed in a flowing white robe with a veil covering her head and shoulders, revealing lavender-pink trousers underneath. She carries a tall staff, suggesting status or a ceremonial role. Both figures are portrayed with strong outlines, careful shading, and vibrant hand coloring typical of Brodtmann’s lithographic work, enhancing the folds, texture, and embroidery of their garments.
This lithograph is significant for its detailed depiction of ethnic costumes during a period when European interest in Near Eastern and North African cultures was rising. It offers historical insight into early 19th-century European perceptions of Arab dress and identity, and serves as a valuable document for costume historians, ethnographers, and collectors of orientalist works.
Tips for framing: Ideal presentation would be in a slim gold or dark wood frame with a neutral cream or light beige mount to highlight the fine hand coloring and give it an elegant antique feel. Suitable for libraries, studies, hallways, or spaces with orientalist decor themes.
