99 Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1810) – Woman of the Kingdom of Ardra (Allada) (Négresse du Royaume d'Aardra) – Hand-coloured Engraving (Circa 1796)
This ethnographic figure study, titled Négresse du Royaume d'Aardra, depicts a woman in the traditional dress of the Kingdom of Ardra (Allada), located in modern Benin, Africa. The figure is shown wearing brightly colored, patterned fabrics as a skirt and sash, adorned with numerous multi-colored bead necklaces and bracelets. The composition portrays the subject in a dynamic pose within a simple landscape setting. This print originates from Encyclopédie des voyages (Encyclopedia of Voyages), a multi-volume French compendium intended 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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