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Man and woman of the Isle of Santorini, Greece, 1818
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Man and woman of the Isle of Santorini, Greece, 1818
Man and woman of the Isle of Santorini, Greece, 1818. The man wears jacket, sash and harem pants. 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 Countries Descriptions Educational Folk Geographical Geography Georgian Isle Present Principal Regency Santorini Spindle Spinning Tutor Venning Wheel Yarn
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled 'Man and Woman of the Isle of Santorini, Greece, 1818,' offers a glimpse into the daily life of the people of the Greek island during the Regency period. 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 man and woman in traditional attire. The man wears a jacket, sash, and harem pants, while the woman dons a long, flowing dress with intricate patterns, accessorized with a headscarf. The woman is depicted in the interior of a simple dwelling, engaged in the traditional activity of spinning yarn using a spindle and wheel. The man, on the other hand, is shown outside, possibly tending to the livestock or crops. The hand-coloring adds vibrancy and depth to the image, making it all the more intriguing. Mary Anne Venning was a prolific writer, penning educational books on geography, conchology, and mineralogy during the early 19th century. Her works were designed to educate and inform, providing detailed descriptions of various countries and their people. This engraving is a testament to her dedication to accurately representing the diverse cultures of the world. The image of the man and woman of the Isle of Santorini offers a window into the lives of people living on the island during a time when travel was limited and knowledge of far-off places was limited to what could be gleaned from books and the occasional traveler's account. The traditional costumes, the simple dwelling, and the everyday activities depicted in the engraving all contribute to a rich and evocative portrait of life on the island during the 19th century.
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