Antique Print-OCCASION-CHINA-ATTIRE-PRACTICALITY-CULTURE-Labrousse-Grasset-1797

Labrousse

Erscheinungsdatum: 1797

Beschreibung

'HOMME CHINOIS EN HABIT DE PLUIE. | FEMME CHINOISE, EN HABIT DE DEUIL.'(Chinese Man in Raincoat | Chinese Woman in Mourning Attire)This portrayal showcases the distinctive attire worn by a Chinese man during rainy weather and a Chinese woman dressed in mourning attire. The Chinese man, depicted on the left, is clad in a practical raincoat designed to shield him from the elements. His attire is crafted from durable materials and features a wide-brimmed hat to provide additional protection from rain and wind. Despite its functional design, the raincoat exhibits decorative elements characteristic of traditional Chinese fashion, reflecting a blend of practicality and cultural aesthetics.On the right, the Chinese woman is dressed in solemn attire signifying mourning. Her garments are predominantly white, symbolizing grief and respect for the deceased. The clothing is modest and understated, with minimal adornments, reflecting the somber nature of mourning customs in Chinese culture. Her demeanor is solemn and contemplative, conveying the emotional weight of loss and the cultural significance of honoring the departed.Through the depiction of these contrasting figures, this portrayal highlights the diverse occasions and contexts in which attire plays a significant role in Chinese society. Whether shielding oneself from the rain or expressing reverence for the deceased, clothing serves as a reflection of both practical needs and cultural traditions.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).OCCASION-CHINA-ATTIRE-PRACTICALITY-CULTURE | PCO-C27-51BACKGROUND INFORMATIONCostumes de Differents Pays .' by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, c.1797.Biography engraver: Labrousse was a late 18th C. French engraver.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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers PICTURA-02829

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Antique ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1797

Illustrator: Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur