About this sheet
Decorative set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting traditional regional costumes from Spain and Portugal. Published in Paris by Aubert circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.”
The set comprises:
1. Paysan de Soller (Majorque) – A peasant figure from Sóller on the island of Majorca, shown in traditional regional dress.
2. Conducteur de Marchandises de l’Alentejo (Portugal) – A goods carrier from the Alentejo region of Portugal, wearing characteristic local costume.
3. Curra de Séville – A woman from Seville depicted in colorful traditional Andalusian dress.
Finely engraved and enhanced with period hand coloring, the three prints provide a fascinating visual record of Iberian regional dress and social traditions during the mid-19th century.
Together, the engravings present an attractive cross-section of traditional Iberian costume, ranging from the more restrained regional clothing of Majorca and Portugal to the richly colored dress of Seville.
Their matching format, typography and complementary coloring make the three works particularly decorative when displayed together as a horizontal group.
SUBJECT: Spain, Portugal, Majorca, Seville, Alentejo, Traditional Costume, Ethnography
DATE: Circa 1850
PUBLISHER: Aubert, Paris
MEDIUM: Hand-colored engravings on paper
STYLE: Romantic
CONDITION: Good antique condition with visible age-related foxing, spotting and toning, varying between the sheets and more pronounced in some areas. Minor marginal wear and traces from former binding are present. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Original antique prints, not modern reproductions.
SOLD: As a set of three, unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only.
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