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Sami people or Lapplanders in traditional
Sami people or Lapplanders in traditional costume, a man riding a sleigh pulled by a reindeer. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792. 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. Sami people or Lapplanders in traditional costume, a man riding a sleigh pulled by a reindeer. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792. 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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1. Title: "A Traditional Sami Scene: Fishing on a Frozen River with Reindeer Sleigh" This image, taken from Andrew Swinton's "Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia," published in 1792, showcases the daily life of the Sami people or Lapplanders in their traditional attire. The engraving, hand-colored by Lazaretti, was originally part of Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti) in Milan, 1815-1817. In the picture, a Sami man dressed in fur clothing and wearing traditional moccasins rides a sleigh pulled by a reindeer. The reindeer, with antlers adorned with bells, trot along the frozen river, leaving trails of frosty footprints behind them. The man holds a fishing net and a fish, indicating that they have recently caught their meal. The Sami woman, standing nearby, is also dressed in traditional attire, wearing a long, colorful skirt, a woolen top, and a headscarf. She holds a basket, possibly to collect firewood or other necessities. The scene is set against a backdrop of snow-covered trees and a clear, blue sky. The Sami people have lived in the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia for thousands of years. They are known for their nomadic lifestyle, which revolves around reindeer herding and fishing. This image provides a glimpse into their rich cultural heritage and the harsh yet beautiful environment they call home. The copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua beautifully captures the essence of the Sami people and their connection to nature, making it a valuable historical record and an intriguing work of art.
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