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Ethiopian man and woman
Ethiopian man and woman. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Bildersaal Ethiopian Friedrich Gallery Georg Homo Naturhistorischer Sapiens Thierreiches Treitschke
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This handcoloured steel engraving, titled "Ethiopian Man and Woman," is an exquisite example of the detailed and intricate works of art produced in the Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, or Natural History Picture Gallery, in Leipzig, Germany, during the mid-19th century. Created by the renowned German ethnologist and naturalist, Georg Friedrich Treitschke, this engraving showcases two Homo sapiens from Ethiopia, an African region that was then a source of great fascination for European scholars and explorers. The Ethiopian man, depicted on the left, is shown wearing a simple loincloth and adorned with various necklaces and bracelets. His facial features, with strong, angular lines and a prominent nose, are characteristic of the Ethiopian population. The woman, on the right, wears a flowing dress that covers her entire body, except for her feet, and is adorned with intricate beadwork and a headscarf. Her expression is serene, and her posture is graceful. The meticulous handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the engraving, bringing the subjects to life and highlighting the intricacies of their traditional attire. The background is kept simple, with a plain, earth-toned backdrop that allows the figures to stand out. This engraving is not only a beautiful work of art but also a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the lives and appearances of people from Ethiopia during the mid-1800s. It is a testament to the skill and dedication of Georg Friedrich Treitschke and the Natural History Picture Gallery in Leipzig, which produced such detailed and accurate representations of various ethnic groups from around the world.
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