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Habits et Maisons des Floridiens, Early Florida Ethnography – Engraving, c.1857
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Habits et Maisons des Floridiens, Early Florida Ethnography – French Engraving, c.1757
This rare and evocative 18th-century French engraving titled Habits et Maisons des Floridiens presents an early European ethnographic vision of Indigenous life in Florida. The scene depicts local inhabitants standing before palm trees and vernacular dwellings, with additional houses and figures extending into the background. The composition combines costume, domestic architecture, and daily activity, offering European viewers a structured and didactic representation of life in the southeastern regions of North America.
The print originates from a French encyclopedic or travel publication of the mid-18th century, identifiable by its formal caption, plate numbering, and framing border. Such images were produced to accompany descriptive texts on geography, peoples, and customs, reflecting Enlightenment-era efforts to classify and document the wider world. While idealized through a European lens, the engraving preserves valuable visual information regarding housing forms, dress, and settlement layout as understood at the time.
Artistically, the scene balances ethnographic intent with picturesque composition. The palm trees and low structures establish a tropical setting, while the foreground figures engage in calm interaction, suggesting social order and domestic life. Fine line engraving is used to define textiles, foliage, and architecture, with lighter passages in the sky and ground creating depth and spatial clarity.
Historically, prints such as this are significant for understanding how Florida and its Indigenous populations were represented in European thought prior to large-scale American settlement. They are closely associated with French compilations of voyages and histories of the Americas and are sought after for their role in the visual construction of early American ethnography.
This engraving appeals strongly to collectors of early Americana, Indigenous representation, Florida history, French Enlightenment prints, and ethnographic imagery. It also functions as a striking and intellectually engaging decorative work for libraries, studies, or curated interiors.
Condition report
Good antique condition. Light overall age toning with scattered foxing and minor surface marks, mainly in the margins. The engraved image remains clear and well-defined. A visible plate mark is present. Minor edge wear consistent with age.
Framing suggestions
A classic walnut or ebonized frame with a wide off-white or light cream mat will complement the engraving’s early character. A subtle darker inner mat line will enhance depth and emphasize the engraved border.
Technique: Copper engraving
Maker: French engraver, from an 18th-century travel or encyclopedic publication, Paris, c. 1757
- Dimensions:Height: 9.93 in (25.2 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1857
- Condition:Good antique condition. Light overall age toning with scattered foxing and minor surface marks, mainly in the margins. The engraved image remains clear and well-defined. A visible plate mark is present. Minor edge wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14129-121stDibs: LU3054347994092
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