Traditional Siamese Attire: A 19th Century Ethnographic Portrait from Thailand
€ 180
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-12722-17
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 handcolored lithograph 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) features a Siamese man dressed in traditional attire.
The print showcases the individual in vibrant colors, donning a distinctive pointed hat and ornate pants, with a palm plant in the background.
Created by an anonymous engraver after Wahlen's design, this lithograph was published in Paris by Poiree, Pilout, Duterte, and Martinon in 1843.
The technique used, handcolored lithography, enhances the visual appeal, bringing life and depth to the portrayal. These prints captivate viewers with their detailed and colorful representation of cultural attire from around the world, providing a window into the diversity of global traditions in the mid-19th century.
Keywords: 19th-century lithographs, handcolored prints, traditional Siamese clothing, historical ethnic dress, Auguste Wahlen, antique ethnographic prints, collector's item, lithography art, cultural heritage prints
