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About the Item
Procession of Deities Through the Countryside – Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806
This detailed antique engraving depicts a ceremonial procession titled “Chasse des Dieux dans les Campagnes” (Hunt of the Gods in the Countryside), illustrating a group of Indian men carrying a large palanquin with a richly adorned deity mounted on a horse-like figure. The idol is elevated on a platform and shaded by a parasol held aloft, while others carry spears, flags, and standards as part of the religious parade. In the background, more figures appear engaged in ritual gestures or mock combat, evoking a dramatic and theatrical form of rural devotion.
The engraving originates from the 1806 edition of *Voyage aux Indes Orientales et à la Chine* by Pierre Sonnerat, a French naturalist and explorer who documented the customs, ceremonies, and daily life of the regions he visited. The print was engraved by Jean-Baptiste-Marie Poisson, a French engraver known for his precise and expressive rendering of ethnographic scenes based on Sonnerat's original observations.
The title likely refers to a symbolic “hunt” or rural ritual where deities are carried in procession through the villages and countryside, possibly to bless the land, bring rain, or drive out evil spirits. Such processions were common in rural South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, and could involve dramatic public enactments, costumed figures, and ritual performances.
This print offers a rare early 19th-century European interpretation of these local religious traditions, presented with both artistic flair and documentary value. It is a vivid example of colonial-era visual ethnography, appealing to collectors of Orientalist art, religious iconography, and early travel literature.
Condition report:
Good condition. Central fold as issued, with light toning along the crease. Moderate age-related foxing in the margins. The plate is well-inked, with strong contrast and clear detailing.
Framing tips:
This engraving would look excellent in a natural walnut or mahogany frame with a wide, warm cream mat to soften the aged paper tone and highlight the central composition.
Technique: Engraving
Maker: J.-B.-M. Poisson after Pierre Sonnerat, Paris, 1806
- Dimensions:Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1806
- Condition:Good condition. Central fold as issued, with light toning along the crease. Moderate age-related foxing in the margins. The plate is well-inked, with strong contrast and clear detailing.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13429-641stDibs: LU3054346087132
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