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Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle d'Amboine, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle d'Amboine, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle d'Amboine, c1797
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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Homme de l'Isle d'Amboine' (c1797) is an exquisite engraving by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse that offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse world of 18th-century fashion and ethnography. The full-length portrait depicts a barefoot man from the Isle of Amboine in Indonesia, dressed in traditional clothing. The intricately detailed engraving, hand-tinted in vibrant colors, showcases the rich textures and patterns of the man's costume, which includes a brightly colored shirt, a sarong wrapped around his waist, and a headdress adorned with feathers. The background is filled with other figures, each dressed in their unique attire from various countries, adding to the ethnographic significance of the work. Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse's collaborative effort, 'Costumes de Differents Pays,' was a groundbreaking publication that documented the clothing and customs of people from different parts of the world. This particular image, 'Homme de l'Isle d'Amboine,' is a testament to their dedication to capturing the essence of diverse cultures and preserving them for future generations. The man in the portrait, with his strong and confident posture, gazes directly at the viewer, inviting us to explore the intricacies of his costume and the story it tells about his heritage. The outdoor setting, with its lush vegetation and exotic birds, further emphasizes the far-off location and the sense of discovery that comes with encountering new cultures. This stunning work of art, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, continues to captivate audiences and inspire curiosity about the rich and diverse world of 18th-century fashion and ethnography.
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