Traditional Siamese Attire: A 19th Century Ethnographic Portrait from Thailand

€ 180

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

Sheet size: 25.7 × 17 cm (10.1 × 6.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12722-17

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 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.