100 Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1810) – Villager of Arabia Felix (Villageoise de l'Arabie heureuse) – Hand-coloured Engraving (Circa 1796)
This colorful ethnographic figure study, titled Villageoise de l'Arabie heureuse, depicts a woman from the historical region of Arabia Felix (Yemen). The figure is dressed in distinctive checkered and patterned garments, including wide-sleeved robes and striped trousers, with a large sack slung across her back, suggesting she is carrying provisions. The print is set in a stylized landscape that includes sparse trees and flowering shrubs. This illustration originates from Encyclopédie des voyages (Encyclopedia of Voyages), a multi-volume French compendium designed to visually document the distinctive dress, customs, and appearance of peoples from across the globe in the late 18th century.
Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur was a French writer, diplomat, and ethnographic compiler of the Enlightenment period. He is best known for devising and publishing the Encyclopédie des voyages, a monumental work that featured hundreds of plates illustrating the world’s inhabitants. Through this project, Grasset directed the production of thousands of visual records, aiming to create a systematic and comprehensive visual record of human cultures.
Artist or Maker: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Dimensions: Approximately 20 × 14 cm
Medium: Hand-coloured Engraving
Date: Circa 1796
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.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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