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Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818
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Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818
Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818. 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 Arrows Cochin Countries Descriptions Educational Folk Geographical Geography Georgian Isles Lance Maluku Moluccas Present Principal Quiver Regency Shield Spice Tutor Venning Vietnam Warrior Melanesian
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Mary Anne Venning's educational book "A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World," published in London in 1818 by Darton, Harvey and Darton, offers a glimpse into the lives of the people of Cochin China, now known as Vietnam, during the early 19th century. The man and woman depicted in this image are dressed in traditional attire, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. The man, a warrior, is shown wearing a shield and carrying a quiver filled with arrows and a lance. His stern expression and the defensive position of his body suggest a readiness for battle. The woman, adorned with intricate jewelry and a headdress, holds a basket filled with spices, likely from the Moluccas or the Maluku Islands, which were renowned for their production of valuable spices during this period. The man and woman's costumes and accessories, as well as the lush vegetation in the background, evoke a sense of the exotic and the unfamiliar, making this image a fascinating window into the past. Mary Anne Venning, an accomplished writer and tutor of the Regency and Georgian eras, created educational materials that captured the imagination of her readers and broadened their horizons. This engraving, with its intricate details and vibrant colours, is a testament to her dedication to accurate and engaging descriptions of the world.
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