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Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de Qualitéde Guida, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de Qualitéde Guida, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de Qualitede Guida, c1797
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Costumes de Différents Pays: 'Femme de Qualité de Guida' by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse, created around 1797, is a captivating and historically significant engraving that showcases the rich cultural diversity of the late 18th century. This full-length image depicts an African woman from the Ouidah region of Benin, Africa, standing confidently with one hand on her hip and the other hand gesturing, her bare feet resting on the grass. The woman is adorned in an intricately designed costume, featuring a vibrant, hand-tinted dress that is fringed at the edges. The dress is adorned with various patterns and colors, reflecting the unique artistic traditions of her people. Her bare feet, a common feature of traditional African attire, are a testament to the connection between the body and the land. This engraving, titled 'Femme de Qualité de Guida,' is part of the 'Costumes de Differents Pays' series, which was produced by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse in France during the late 18th century. The series aimed to document and preserve the diverse clothing styles of various countries and peoples around the world. The image is a valuable ethnographic and historical record, providing a glimpse into the lives and customs of indigenous peoples from different continents during a time when European exploration and colonization were shaping the world. Today, it is preserved and displayed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it continues to inspire appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of the past.
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