'ARMENIEN. / ARMENIENNE. / ARMENIENNE EN HABET DE CEREMONIE. / ARMENIENNE QUE L'ON CONDUIT POUR LA MARIER.'

(Armenian. / Armenian. / Armenian woman in Ceremonial dress. / Armenian woman being taken to get married.) These prints illustrate individuals in traditional attire, emblematic of their cultural heritage and the environment they inhabit. The clothing is detailed, with patterns or embellishments that may indicate the person's social status, occupation, or regional identity. Accessories such as headdresses, jewelry, or tools accompany the attire, providing insights into the customs, climate, and lifestyles of the culture depicted. The background elements, whether lush landscapes or domestic settings, contextualize the figures within their natural or social milieu, offering a glimpse into the symbiotic relationship between the people and their land. The attire, while diverse in form and function, serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human expression and the unique legacy of each culture.

Made by an anonymous engraver after Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur.

Medium: Handcoloured line and aquatint etching on hand laid paper.

Sheet size: 20.5 x 26.1 cm (8.07 x 10.28 inch). Image size: 14.7 x 20.5 cm. (5.79 x 8.07 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Paper edges a bit irregular and brownish from binding. . General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ARMENIAN-CEREMONIAL DRESS-WOMAN-MARRIED | PCO-C27-27

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Costumes de Differents Pays ...' by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, c.1797.

Biography artist: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757-1810) was born as son of a diplomat in Montreal, Canada. He was exposed to varying cultures at an early age.