Lot 135586: A Wahlen - Woodcut engraving of natives of New Zealand 1843
This hand-coloured woodcut engraving is from the Oceania volume of Moeurs, Usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde, d’après des documents authentiques et les voyages les plus récents by Auguste Wahlen. Published by Libraire Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845.
Title translates as: Customs, Usages and Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, based on authentic documents and the most recent travels.
A monument among the Belgian editions of the 19th century, embellished by the beautiful plates depicting the ethnological types from all over the world, executed by artists such as Duverger, Doms, Mercier, Pannemaker, etc.
Size: approx 9.7in x 6.5in (25cm x 16.5cm)
Condition report:
The print is in good condition - please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks.
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