Description:
- Engraving corresponding to Plate 40 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 various people from different regions, such as: Andamans, Aleuts, a Kohl Woman, the Goajiros, Goajiro Indian Skulls, a Javanese Skull, an Aturo, a Peruvian, an Egyptian, a Boti, a Laotian Mandarin, a Thai, a Man-tse, a Bechuano, a Kaffir, a Hottentot, a Zanco, etc.
- The title “ETHNOGRAPHY” appears in the upper margin, and “Plate 40” is printed in the upper right corner, identifying it as Engraving number 40 in a series on ethnography.
- The identifications of the various figures, skulls, canoes, etc., are located in the lower margin.
- Intaglio etching on steel, although another technique could also have been used.
- Executed in monochrome black, 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 of great importance 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 minimal rust stains.
- 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. The description is not a detailed representation of the print.
- The information provided here is based on personal, unverified opinions.
5480 - ETHNOGRAPHIC PRINT 40. SKULLS, GOAJIRO INDIAN, ATU...