Portrait Of A Mapuche Family, Chile - Argentina, 19th Century
This watercolor depicts a Mapuche family, an indigenous people of Chile and Argentina.
The mother wears the distinctive adornments of her identity, including large silver earrings, emblematic of the status and traditions of this culture. The clothing and accessories are rendered with precision, reflecting a marked interest in ethnographic accuracy.
This type of representation is part of 19th-century visual practices aimed at documenting indigenous peoples from both a scientific and illustrative perspective, often linked to scholarly circles, travelers, or early photographic endeavors.
Fine condition.
The mother wears the distinctive adornments of her identity, including large silver earrings, emblematic of the status and traditions of this culture. The clothing and accessories are rendered with precision, reflecting a marked interest in ethnographic accuracy.
This type of representation is part of 19th-century visual practices aimed at documenting indigenous peoples from both a scientific and illustrative perspective, often linked to scholarly circles, travelers, or early photographic endeavors.
Fine condition.
200 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: 17 cm
Height: 22 cm
Reference (ID): 1726514
Availability: In stock
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