Tartar Family in Traditional Dress: 19th Century Ethnographic Illustration
€ 140
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Sheet size
25.7 × 17 cm (10.1 × 6.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-12722-51
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.
Maker: 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 of the World).
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.
Keywords: "Tartar family print," "19th-century ethnography," "traditional Tartar attire," "cultural lithographs," "historical Asian costumes."
