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Portraits of Inhabitants of Kamchatka by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1836
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This lithograph, attributed to Karl Joseph Brodtmann, is an example of his ethnographic work, from the 1835 series. It features two individuals labeled as "Bewoners van Kamtschatka" (Inhabitants of Kamchatka), representing the indigenous people of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s far east.
Description: This lithograph depicts two portraits, a woman and a man, identified as residents of Kamchatka, a remote and rugged region in the Russian Far East, inhabited by various indigenous groups, including the Koryaks, Itelmens, and Chukchi.
1. The woman (top) wears a traditional headscarf and a loose-fitting, gathered top, which reflects the practical and warm clothing typical of the harsh climate in Kamchatka. Her face is turned in profile, and her rounded features are portrayed with delicate shading and detail, reflecting Brodtmann’s ethnographic interest in capturing the specific characteristics of indigenous peoples.
2. The man (bottom) has long hair, a beard, and a thick mustache, which highlights the practical need for warmth in this cold region. His fur-lined clothing is rendered in fine detail, and his facial expression and intense gaze are emphasized through the meticulous use of shadowing. His rugged appearance conveys the resilience of the Kamchatkan people who lived in challenging environments.
This work illustrates Brodtmann’s intent to document the physical appearance and cultural characteristics of various ethnic groups across the Russian Empire. Kamchatka, being geographically isolated, was of special interest to European audiences, who were curious about the lifestyles of people living in such remote areas.
Maker: Karl Joseph Brodtmann (1787–1862) was a Swiss artist and lithographer whose work in the 19th century focused on ethnographic, scientific, and natural history illustrations. His prints were frequently used in publications and scientific texts as part of European efforts to categorize and study global human diversity. Brodtmann’s detailed work contributed to the ethnographic knowledge of the time, often providing visual documentation of people from regions that were relatively inaccessible to European audiences.
Technique and Style: This lithograph was created using lithography, a technique where artists draw directly onto stone with greasy ink, allowing for a high degree of precision in prints. Brodtmann’s lithographs are known for their realistic style and attention to ethnographic accuracy. His works typically include careful shading and detail, evident in the rendering of the clothing, facial features, and hair textures in this print. His portraits often display a sense of individuality in the subjects, despite the somewhat generalized European understanding of non-Western peoples at the time.
Brodtmann’s ethnographic realism is notable in the careful attention to the different physical and cultural attributes of the Kamchatkan people. This style was crucial for European audiences who were eager to understand the diversity of people in far-flung parts of the world during a period of expanding imperialism and scientific exploration.
This lithograph, like others in Brodtmann’s work, blends artistic and scientific pursuits, providing a visual record that had both educational and artistic value for his contemporaries.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1836
- Condition:Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Some stains along the right border, not affecting the image. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13176-61stDibs: LU3054341513332
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