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Persian woman in city dress
Persian woman in city dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817. Persian woman in city dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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This image depicts a Persian woman in city attire, as illustrated by Mounier in Guillaume-Antoine Olivier's "Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia," published in 1801. The copperplate engraving, hand-colored by Lazaretti for Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's "Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages" in Milan between 1815 and 1817, offers a rare glimpse into the fashion and culture of Persia during the early 19th century. The woman is dressed in a long, flowing tunic, worn over fitted pants, which was a common style for urban Persian women during this period. She wears a turban adorned with intricate embroidery and a delicate rose in her hair, adding a touch of elegance to her outfit. The detail in the illustration is remarkable, from the delicate folds of her clothing to the intricate patterns on her turban and the delicate rose in her hand. Persian art and culture have long been renowned for their beauty and refinement, and this image offers a window into the daily life of a Persian woman in the city during a time when travel to the region was still a novelty for Europeans. The use of copperplate engraving and hand-coloring techniques further enhances the image's intricacy and authenticity, making it a valuable historical artifact and a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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