Description:
- Engraving corresponding to Plate 41 of Ethnography, belonging to the Popular Illustrated Encyclopedia of Sciences and Arts, created by Federico Gillman, and compiled according to the Encyclopedia Iconographica and the Conversations Lexicon of Germany.
- The engraving features a large colored world map in the upper area, several eyes from different ethnic groups, skulls also from different ethnic groups, and a head of the Burmese Mafoon or Ma-Phoon, the hairy family of Burma.
- The title “ETHNOGRAPHY” appears in the upper margin, and “Plate 41” is printed in the upper right corner, identifying it as Engraving number 41 in a series on ethnography.
- The identifications of the eyes and skulls are located in the lower margin.
- This is an etching on steel, although another technique could 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 minimal 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.
5481 - ETHNOGRAPHY PRINT 41. WORLD MAP. EYES. BURMESE MA-...