Tartar Family in Traditional Dress: 19th Century Ethnographic Illustration

€ 140

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Mapmaker / artist: This handcolored lithograph is from Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" (Customs, Manners and Dress of All the Peoples
Sheet size: 25.7 × 17 cm (10.1 × 6.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12722-51

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

Given age. Faintly browned, and with some small stains. Some glue remains (from binding) in the far left margin (not affecting image). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study the scans.

About this sheet

This captivating print depicts a Tartar family engaged in teaching a young child to use a rifle, highlighting the significance of hunting and defense in their culture. The artist has meticulously rendered the traditional attire and familial bonds of the Tartar community, using vibrant colors and detailed line work typical of 19th-century lithography. Such prints were often part of ethnographic collections intended to educate and intrigue a Western audience about diverse cultures and lifestyles.

Technique Used: The technique is lithography, a popular method of the time for producing detailed and hand-colored colorful illustrations, allowing for the mass distribution of images that captured the intricate details of subjects.

Attractiveness: The allure of these prints lies in their vibrant depiction of cultural attire, daily life, and traditional activities, offering a window into worlds unfamiliar to many during the time of their creation.