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Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Congo, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
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Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Congo, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Roi de Congo, c1797
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1790s Anthropology Bare Chested Bare Feet Barechested Cloth Congo Congolese Costumes De Differents Pays Ethnography Ethnology Feet Foot Grasset De Saint Sauveur Jacques Hand Tinted Engraving On Paper Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur L F Labrousse Labrousse Labrousse Lf Lf Labrousse Local People Material Saint Sauveur Jacques Grasset De Semi Dress Semi Naked Semi Nude Tunic
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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Roi de Congo' (1797) is an exquisite and intriguing engraving by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of African ethnography during the late 18th century. The full-length image depicts a bare-chested, barefoot African king, dressed in a vibrant and richly textured costume, adorned with intricate patterns and embellishments. The king, who looks away from the viewer, is shown standing against an exterior background, with a blade in one hand and a cloth in the other. This stunning hand-tinted engraving on paper, part of the Costumes de Differents Pays series, was produced in France during the 1790s and is a testament to the European fascination with the exotic and the unfamiliar. The image is a valuable historical and ethnographic record, providing insight into the clothing and cultural practices of the Congo region of Africa during this time. The use of hand coloring adds an additional layer of visual interest, enhancing the richness and depth of the image. The 'Roi de Congo' is currently housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it serves as an important reminder of the global connections and cultural exchanges that shaped the world during the late 18th century. The image invites us to reflect on the complex and nuanced relationships between Europe and Africa during this period, as well as the ongoing importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the world.
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