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Costumes de Différents Pays, Favori du Roi de Guida, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Favori du Roi de Guida, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Favori du Roi de Guida, c1797
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1790s Anthropology Benin Costumes De Differents Pays Ethnography Ethnology Grasset De Saint Sauveur Jacques Hand Tinted Engraving On Paper Hooded Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur Pointing Saint Sauveur Jacques Grasset De West African Hand Tinted
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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Favori du Roi de Guida' (Costumes of Different Countries, 'Favorite of the King of Guida' by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, c1797) is an intriguing and historically significant engraving that showcases the diverse traditional costumes of different African regions, specifically focusing on the Edo people of Benin, located in present-day Nigeria. The image, hand-tinted on paper, captures a male figure in a full-length profile view, dressed in the traditional attire of the Ouidah Atlantique region in Benin, Africa. He is depicted standing outdoors, gesturing towards one of the costumes with a hand gesture, possibly indicating its origin or significance. Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, a French artist and ethnographer, created this engraving as part of a larger series, 'Costumes de Differents Pays' (Costumes of Different Countries), which was published in Paris in the late 18th century. This series was a groundbreaking contribution to the fields of anthropology and ethnology, providing Europeans with a visual record of the diverse clothing traditions of various continents, including Africa. The image is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the African continent and offers a glimpse into the traditional clothing practices of the Edo people during the 18th century. The figure's hooded costume, with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, is a striking representation of the unique and distinctive fashion traditions of the region. Today, this precious artwork is housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), serving as an important reminder of the historical significance of traditional African costumes and the role they play in preserving cultural heritage.
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