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Poles (surroundings of Krakow), 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
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Poles (surroundings of Krakow), 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Poles (surroundings of Krakow), 1862. Sheet 12 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie (Ethnographic description of the peoples of Russia) is a two-volume work published in Saint Petersburg in 1862 to mark the millennium of the founding of the Russian Empire (traditionally traced to the founding of the state of Kievan Rus in 862). The work is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II. Volume 1 consists of 62 colored illustrations depicting ethnic groups from across the Russian Empire in their traditional dress. This volume also includes a fold-out table listing the different ethnic groups and the size of their populations in the cities in the empire, as well as a colored-coded ethnographic map that shows which groups inhabited which parts of the empire. Volume 2 is all text, and consists of detailed essays, in French, about the ethnic groups of the empire, their history, culture, language, and so forth, -which reflect the state of anthropological and historical knowledge of the 1860s. The book is the work of Gustav-Fedor Pauli (1817-67), a German ethnographer who immigrated to Russia
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1860s Anthropology Chromolithograph Cracow Poland Eastern Europe Eastern European Ethnic Ethnography Ethnology Fiale Karl Gustav Fedor Pauli Handshake Headscarf Introducing Introduction Jb Kuhn Jbkuhn Karl Fiale Krakow Poland Kuhn Jb Lithographic Pauli Gustav Fedor Poland Polish Russian Empire Shaking Hands Skirt Clothing Dress Fashion Clothing Head Dress Headgear Lithotint Meeting Of Frontiers Young Woman
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This photograph, titled "Poles (surroundings of Krakow), 1862," is a stunning ethnographic record from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie," volume 1. Created by the renowned German ethnographer Karl Fiale, this image is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Polish people living in the vicinity of Krakow during the mid-19th century. The album, published in Saint Petersburg in 1862 to commemorate the millennium of the founding of the Russian Empire, consists of two volumes. Volume 1 features 62 color illustrations, including this one, depicting various ethnic groups from across the Russian Empire in their traditional attire. The work is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and reflects the state of anthropological and historical knowledge of the 1860s. The album's ethnographic description of the Poles is a valuable historical resource, providing insights into the clothing, customs, and daily life of the Polish population in the region. The photograph itself showcases the intricate details of the Poles' traditional garb, with their colorful vests, embroidered shirts, and wide-brimmed hats. The background scenery, with its rolling hills and quaint houses, further adds to the authenticity of the image. The album also includes a fold-out table listing the different ethnic groups and their populations in various cities throughout the empire, as well as a colored-coded ethnographic map. These additions provide context and help to locate the specific regions inhabited by each group. Overall, this photograph is an essential piece of ethnographic and historical documentation, offering a glimpse into the diverse cultural landscape of the Russian Empire during the 19th century.
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