Costumes de Différents Pays, Hottentote, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse

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Costumes de Différents Pays, Hottentote, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse

Costumes de Differents Pays, Hottentote, c1797

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1790s Anthropology Cape Cloak Costumes De Differents Pays Ethnography Ethnology Grasset De Saint Sauveur Jacques Hand Tinted Engraving On Paper Hottentot Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur Khoikhoi Khoisan L F Labrousse Labrousse Labrousse Lf Lf Labrousse Local People Saint Sauveur Jacques Grasset De South Africa South Africa Africa South African Hand Tinted Head Dress Khoekhoe

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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Hottentote,' c1797: A Window into the Past of African Apparel and Ethnography This print, titled 'Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Hottentote,'' created by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse around 1797, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of African apparel during the late 18th century. The image, which is now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), features a full-length portrait of a Hottentot man, an ethnic group indigenous to southern Africa, primarily in present-day Namibia and South Africa. The man is depicted wearing traditional Khoekhoe or Khoisan attire, which includes a cape made from the skin of a large antelope, a cloak, and a headdress adorned with feathers and beads. His body paint, which is not visible in this engraving but was common among the Hottentotes, would have further accentuated his distinctive appearance. This print is an essential contribution to the ethnographic and anthropological record of the time, providing valuable insights into the clothing and customs of the Hottentotes, who were often subjected to misrepresentation and exoticization in European art and literature. The meticulously hand-colored and hand-tinted engraving on paper, which was a popular medium for ethnographic documentation during the 18th and 19th centuries, underscores the attention to detail and accuracy that was sought after by collectors and scholars. Today, this print stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the African continent and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse histories and traditions of indigenous peoples around the world.

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