'HOMME TATAR KASTCHINTZ. / FEMME TATAR KASTCHINTZ. / FILLE TATAR KASTCHINTZ.'

(Tatar Man, Woman, and Girl from Kastchintz) The first print depicts a Tatar man from Kastchintz, dressed in traditional attire with distinct regional features, possibly reflecting his social role or daily activities within the Tatar community. His outfit may include elements such as a robe, boots, and a headpiece that are emblematic of Tatar cultural heritage. The second print portrays a Tatar woman from Kastchintz, adorned in traditional, possibly ceremonial, dress that highlights the intricate patterns and vibrant colors typical of Tatar female garments, suggesting a richness in textile art and cultural expression. The third print illustrates a young Tatar girl playing a traditional instrument.

Made by Labrousse and J. Laroque 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.

TATAR-CULTURE-TRADITIONAL-ATTIRE-MAN-WOMAN-GIRL | PCO-C27-24

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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

Biography engraver: Labrousse was a late 18th. C. engraver from Bordeaux. J. Laroque was a late 18th. C. French engraver. .

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.