Exquisite 1844 Handcoloured Lithographs of Noble Birmans from Myanmar

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Discover the allure of the "Noble Birman" and "Noble Birmane" handcoloured lithographs, heightened with Arabic gum, from the 1844 publication "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde."

These antique prints, on wove (vellin) paper, illustrate the opulent and detailed traditional attire of Myanmar’s nobility, depicted with exquisite craftsmanship by an anonymous engraver following the directions of Auguste Wahlen. Published in Paris by Poiree, Pilout, Duterte, and Martinon, these pieces are part of the Asia volume, highlighting the diverse cultural heritage across continents. Notable artists like Evrard Duverger, L. Markaert, and R. King contributed to these vibrant representations, making them a prized collectible for enthusiasts of historical and cultural lithography, ethnographic art, and antique Asian prints.

The fusion of rich colors and detailed imagery makes these prints particularly attractive to collectors and admirers of fine printmaking and historical costumes.

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