Auguste Wahlen

Armenian Girl - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844

1844

Circassian is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good condition. At the center of the artwork is the original title "Circassien". The work is part of Suit...

Kurdish is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good condition. At the center of the artwork is the original title "Kurde". The work is part of Suite Moeurs...

Persian Woman is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good condition. At the center of the artwork is the original title "Femme Persanne". The work is part ...

Yakut is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good condition. At the center of the artwork is the original title "Yakute". The work is part of Suite Moeurs,...

Antique costume print titled 'Kirghis (Asie)'. Original antique print of a Kyrgyz. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by Auguste Wah...

Antique costume print titled 'Kirghiz'. Original antique print of a Kyrgyz man. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by Auguste Wahlen.

The lithograph titled "Mingrelien" depicts a man from Mingrelia (historically part of Western Georgia), showcasing traditional attire and daily activities typical for the region. Here are some insights: This 1844 handcoloured lithograph captures a Mingrelian man engaged in daily activities, part of Auguste Wahlen’s "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde." Published in Paris, the print vividly illustrates the traditional dress and lifestyle of Mingrelia, a region known for its rich cultural heritage within Georgia. The man is depicted carrying a basket of grapes, suggesting involvement in viticulture, which is a significant aspect of Georgian agricultural practices. His outfit is practical yet colorful, with a combination of a red tunic...

Antique costume print titled 'Jeune fille Cochinchinoise'. Original antique print of a young lady of Cochinchina. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les p...