Description:
- Engraving corresponding to Plate 27 of Ethnography, belonging to the Illustrated Popular Encyclopedia of Sciences and Arts, created by Federico Gillman, and compiled according to the Iconographic Encyclopedia and the Conversations Lexicon of Germany.
- The engraving depicts warriors, guards, musicians, priests, dancers, villages, musical instruments, and various elements of warfare, all from ancient tribes originating in various parts of Africa.
- The title “ETHNOGRAPHY” appears in the upper margin, and “Plate 27” is printed in the upper right corner, identifying it as Engraving number 27 in a series on ethnography.
- The identifications of the elements and figures from the African tribes are located in the lower margin.
- This is an etching on steel, although another technique may also have been used. - Printed in black ink, with excellent ink coverage, centered with acceptable margins, and with good printing.
- The presence of any distinctive mark, brand, or hallmark on the print is crucial for identifying information such as the engraver, the artist, the printing location, and other details.
Conservation and Damage:
- Overall condition is good.
- The print is on medium-thickness paper of fair quality.
- The paper has some foxing.
- The print has small tears and creases along the edges and corners.
- With cleaning, the result could be quite acceptable.
Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- This print is ideal as a decorative piece.
- The colors in the photos may not accurately reflect the actual colors.
- The print for sale is the one shown in the photos. This description is not a detailed examination of the print.
- The information provided here is based on personal, unverified opinions.
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