103 Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur – Moluccan Warrior on Elephant – Engraving
This hand-colored engraving titled Molucquois depicts a Moluccan man riding a decorated elephant across a tropical landscape. The rider is shown holding a spear and wearing an elaborate feathered headdress, with ornamental trappings adorning the elephant. The image reflects an exoticized European interpretation of life in the Maluku Islands (Spice Islands), blending ethnographic curiosity with the dramatic style typical of Grasset de Saint-Sauveur’s costume and cultural illustrations
Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur was a French diplomat, illustrator, and writer known for his popular costume books depicting peoples and traditions from around the world. His engravings combined Enlightenment-era ethnography with a flair for theatrical presentation, shaping European visual culture and perceptions of the wider world in the late 18th century.
Artist:Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur.
Dimensions:22 x 18 cm.
Medium:Hand-Colored Engraving.
Date:1780
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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