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Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818
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Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818
Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818. The man wears the traditional folk costume of jacket, sash and wide breeches. 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 Catalonia Countries Descriptions Educational Fandango Geographical Geography Georgian Guitar Lute Murcia Musician Present Principal Regency Tutor Venning
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled 'Man and Woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818,' offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region during the Regency and Georgian eras. The image, taken from Mary Anne Venning's educational book 'A Geographical Present: Being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World,' published by Darton, Harvey and Darton in London, showcases the traditional folk costumes of Murcia, a region located in the southeastern part of Spain, near the Mediterranean Sea. The man in the image is dressed in the local attire, which includes a jacket, a sash, and wide breeches. His posture exudes a sense of pride and confidence, as he gazes directly at the viewer. The woman, equally elegant, wears a flowing dress adorned with intricate patterns and a shawl draped around her shoulders. Both figures are engaged in a lively dance, with the man strumming a guitar and the woman playing a lute. The dance they are performing is likely the Fandango, a popular traditional dance from the region. Mary Anne Venning (1762-1821) was a prolific writer, author, and tutor of the early 19th century. She wrote educational books on geography, conchology, and mineralogy, and her works were widely used in schools and homes during the Regency and Georgian periods. This engraving, with its vibrant colors and intricate details, serves as a testament to her commitment to providing accurate and engaging descriptions of the world's diverse cultures and peoples.
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