Costumes de Différents Pays, Negre de la Côte des Graines, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse

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Costumes de Différents Pays, Negre de la Côte des Graines, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse

Costumes de Differents Pays, Negre de la Cote des Graines, c1797

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1790s Anthropology Costumes De Differents Pays Ethnography Ethnology Grasset De Saint Sauveur Jacques Hand Tinted Engraving On Paper Headscarf Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur L F Labrousse Labrousse Labrousse Lf Lf Labrousse Liberian Local People Saint Sauveur Jacques Grasset De Tunic West African Hand Tinted Head Dress

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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Negre de la Côte des Graines' (1797) is an intriguing and historically significant engraving by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse. This image, created during the late 18th century, showcases an African man from the Grain Coast of Liberia, West Africa. The man is depicted in full length, showcasing his unique and vibrant attire, which includes a brightly colored tunic, a headscarf adorned with intricate patterns, and a striking headdress. The engraving, titled 'Costumes de Différents Pays' or 'Costumes of Different Countries,' is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Africa during this period. The 'Negre de la Côte des Graines' label refers to the Grain Coast, a region along the Atlantic Ocean that was a major trading hub for African peoples and European merchants. The hand-colored engraving on paper is a rare and valuable example of ethnographic art from the 18th century. It provides a glimpse into the diverse and complex world of African cultures, which were often misunderstood or misrepresented in European art and literature of the time. The image is also an important historical record, as it offers a visual representation of the traditional clothing and customs of the African people of the Grain Coast before the onset of European colonialism. This image is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's (LACMA) extensive collection of historic art and ethnographic materials. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Africa and its people, and the role that art and ethnography can play in broadening our understanding of the world and its diverse communities.

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