Achille Fouquier (1817-1895?) 19: "costume d'Abyssinien"

Achilles Fouquier (1817-1895?) 18 "Abyssinian costume" pencil drawing enhanced blood beige paper, 45 x 30 cm to view the signed signature stamp circa 1853 framed a picture mount stained 65 X 50 cm. Many light rednesses. This drawing shows us a black man draped in a traditional costume, titled in pencil down, a recovery head up. An indefatigable traveler, Achille Fouquier brought back sketches, anecdotes and observations from his many trips, collected in several books that were published. Whether from the Basque Country (he was mayor of Saint-Jean-de-Luz), Italy, Greece, the Balkans or the Middle East, his drawings taken from life are testimony to the history of these regions Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or phone. Other photos and many other objects in our stores in Pau and Biarritz and on our website: galerielhoste.com. #fouquier #achillefouquier #saintjeandeluz #basque #forsale #available galerielhoste #pau #biarritz #turc #turkey #abyssinie #ethiopie