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Hungarian Hussar with woman wearing a veil, 1818
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Hungarian Hussar with woman wearing a veil, 1818
Hungarian Hussar with woman wearing a veil, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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1818 Anne Austria Countries Descriptions Donkey Educational Geographical Geography Georgian Hungarian Hussar Peasants Present Principal Regency Styria Tutor Veil Venning Styrian
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1. Title: "A Hungarian Hussar Escorting a Woman in Peasants' Attire, Wearing a Veil, 1818" This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created in 1818, depicts a Hungarian Hussar gallantly escorting a woman dressed in traditional peasant attire. The woman wears a long, flowing veil, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene. The image is taken from Mary Anne Vennings' "A Geographical Present: Being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World," published by Darton, Harvey and Darton in London. Mary Anne Vennings was a prolific writer and educator of the early 19th century, who specialized in geography, conchology, and mineralogy. Her books were designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the world, its people, and their cultures. This particular engraving, which showcases the Hungarian Hussars and the local peasant woman, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of Hungary, which was then part of the Austrian Empire and located in the region of Styria, or present-day Slovenia and Austria. The Hungarian Hussars, renowned for their military prowess, are depicted in their distinctive uniforms, complete with fur-trimmed hats and ornate breastplates. The woman, on the other hand, is dressed in the simple yet elegant attire of a peasant, carrying a basket filled with milk pails on the donkey. The contrast between the grandeur of the Hussar and the humble peasant woman underscores the diversity and complexity of the society in which they lived. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving not only provides a valuable historical record but also offers a fascinating insight into the costumes, people, and tribes of the time. It is a testament to the rich and varied cultural heritage of the 19th century, a period often associated with the Regency and Georgian eras.
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