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Antique Ethnographic Lithographs of African Peoples, Brodtmann, 1827
$640.86per set
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Antique lithographs of African peoples by Brodtmann, 1827
These original antique lithographs were created in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, one of the most influential Swiss natural history lithographers of the early 19th century. Brodtmann (1787–1862) is celebrated for his series of ethnographic and zoological studies, which introduced European audiences to the diversity of human cultures and natural history through finely executed lithographs.
The present plates depict detailed portraits of African peoples, with striking attention to physiognomy, clothing, and expression. Brodtmann’s images were not only scientific in nature but also artistically engaging, balancing accuracy with an aesthetic that appealed to collectors, scholars, and institutions of the time. These works belong to his ethnographic folios, which remain historically significant for their role in shaping early 19th-century European understanding of world cultures.
Each portrait is meticulously drawn, with subtle shading and strong outlines that demonstrate Brodtmann’s mastery of the lithographic medium. The compositions show multiple views of individuals, often both frontal and in profile, allowing for an anthropological study of features. The plates were printed on high-quality, thick, matt paper, ensuring durability and a fine impression that remains clear after almost two centuries.
These lithographs are more than simple portraits: they are artifacts of cultural history, reflecting the 19th-century European fascination with ethnography and the “scientific” classification of peoples. Today they hold both historical and aesthetic value, appealing to collectors of antique prints, ethnographic art, and early lithography.
Condition report: Both plates are in very good condition for their age, with sharp impressions and strong paper. Minor age toning and faint spotting in the margins are present, alongside a light waterstain at the lower margin of one sheet. These do not affect the printed image and are typical for works of this period.
Framing tips: For best display, these prints would benefit from simple dark wooden or black frames with an off-white or cream mat. This will highlight the subtle greys of the lithography and give the works a refined, museum-quality presentation. Hung side by side, they create a powerful ethnographic pair, ideal for a library, study, or gallery wall.
Technique: Lithograph
Maker: Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Switzerland, 1827
- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1827
- Condition:Both plates are in very good condition for their age, with sharp impressions and strong paper. Minor age toning and faint spotting in the margins are present, alongside a light waterstain at the lower margin of one sheet, not affecting the image.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13806-102, -1051stDibs: LU3054346891022
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