Antique Print-PERUVIAN-PRIEST-CULTURE-CEREMONIAL-ATTIRE-Labrousse-Grasset-1797
Labrousse
From Pictura Prints, Art & Books, Overasselt, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since November 1, 2019
From Pictura Prints, Art & Books, Overasselt, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since November 1, 2019
About this Item
'ANCIEN PRÊTRE PERUVIEN.'(Ancient Peruvian Priest) The print features an ancient Peruvian priest, garbed in ceremonial attire that is likely to be rich in symbolism and indicative of his religious status. The elaborate headgear and vestments suggest a high rank within the religious hierarchy, and the ritualistic items in the scene underscore the spiritual practices of ancient Peru.Made by Labrousse after Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur.Medium: Handcoloured line and aquatint etching on hand laid paper.Sheet size: 20.5 x 26.1 cm (8.07 x 10.28 inch). Image size: 14.7 x 20.5 cm. (5.79 x 8.07 inch).PERUVIAN-PRIEST-CULTURE-TRADITIONAL-CEREMONIAL-ATTIRE | PCO-C27-36BACKGROUND INFORMATIONCostumes de Differents Pays .' by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, c.1797.Biography engraver: Labrousse was a late 18th C. engraver from Bordeaux.Biography artist: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757-1810) was born as son of a diplomat in Montreal, Canada. He was exposed to varying cultures at an early age. Condition: good, given age. Paper edges a bit irregular and brownish from binding. . General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Seller Inventory # PICTURA-02753
Bibliographic Details
Title: Antique ...
Publication Date: 1797
Illustrator: Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur
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