Femme en Grand Parure [Woman in Grand Attire], between 1808 and 1812. Creator: Balthazar Solvyns

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Femme en Grand Parure [Woman in Grand Attire], between 1808 and 1812. Creator: Balthazar Solvyns

Femme en Grand Parure [Woman in Grand Attire], between 1808 and 1812. Series: Les Hindous

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1800s 1810s Attire Coloured Etching Hindu Hinduism Hookah Huqqa Huqqa Pipe Nargilah Pipe South And Southeast Asian Art Tobacco Pipe Water Pipe Clothing Dress Fashion Clothing Lacma Los Angeles County Museum Of Art

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This print, titled "Femme en Grand Parure" or "Woman in Grand Attire," was created by the renowned Belgian artist Balthazar Solvyns between 1808 and 1812. The artwork is part of Solvyns' series "Les Hindous," which showcases the artist's fascination with the exoticism of South and Southeast Asian culture. The woman in the print is elegantly dressed in richly colored clothing, adorned with intricate patterns and textiles, evoking the opulence and grandeur of the Hindoo tradition. She is seated gracefully, holding a hookah pipe, or huqqa, in her hand. The pipe, filled with tobacco, was a common element of South Asian culture and was believed to be used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. The print is a coloured etching, a technique that allowed Solvyns to create intricate details and vivid colors, enhancing the allure and mystique of the subject. The woman's serene expression and the smoky atmosphere surrounding her add to the enchanting and otherworldly quality of the artwork. The print is now part of the South and Southeast Asian Art collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the United States and its connection to the global art world. The print is a testament to Solvyns' artistic vision and his exploration of the exotic and the unknown, making it a valuable addition to any collection of 19th-century art or art history.

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