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Chinese Noble with Attendant and Child, Hand-Coloured Costume Plate - 1815

$321.65

£236.27

€270VAT Included

CA$443.85

A$451.79

CHF 257.17

MX$5,453.48

NOK 2,998.74

SEK 3,034.89

DKK 2,058.77

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Chinese Noble with Attendant and Child, Hand-Coloured Ferrario Costume Plate 1815 A refined early nineteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicting a Chinese noble figure accompanied by an attendant and child, originating from Giulio Ferrario’s monumental ethnographic publication *Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli* (Costumes Ancient and Modern of All Peoples), published in Milan around 1815. This influential work represents one of the most ambitious illustrated surveys of global cultures produced during the Enlightenment period, combining artistic refinement with documentary curiosity about the wider world. The composition presents a dignified standing figure dressed in an elaborately patterned robe, holding a fan while accompanied by a servant carrying a parasol overhead — a visual symbol of rank and status within traditional Chinese society. The presence of a child adds narrative warmth and suggests familial or social context, transforming the plate from a purely ethnographic study into a lively human scene. The costumes are rendered with careful attention to textile patterns, colour contrasts, and silhouette, reflecting the European fascination with Chinese dress and ceremonial customs during the era of expanding trade and cultural exchange. Executed in precise engraved line and enhanced with delicate contemporary hand-colouring, the plate demonstrates the clarity and balance characteristic of early nineteenth-century Italian printmaking. Ferrario’s publication sought to educate European audiences through visual representations of different cultures, blending scholarly intent with decorative appeal. Today, such prints are valued both for their historical insight and for their aesthetic qualities, particularly within collections focused on Asian art, costume history, or early ethnographic illustration. The vertical format and harmonious palette make this engraving especially attractive for interior design settings. Framed individually, it serves as an elegant focal point; alternatively, it pairs well with other Ferrario Chinese costume plates to create a cohesive gallery wall in luxury interiors. Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age. Light age toning and minor handling marks to margins; plate impression visible. Colours remain fresh. Original embossed blind stamp visible, as issued, with possible light overlap into the image area. Framing tips: Dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory mat enhances the subtle colouring and provides a museum-quality presentation suited to refined interiors. Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario publication, Milan (Italy), circa 1815 Keywords: Chinese costume engraving, Ferrario costume print, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, antique China print, Chinese noble figure, parasol attendant, traditional Chinese dress, Qing dynasty costume, ethnographic engraving China, Asian costume plate, antique Asian wall art, chinoiserie decor, oriental costume illustration, historical China artwork, early anthropology print, European view of China, antique decorative engraving, Italian engraving 1815, hand coloured copperplate, antique fashion illustration, Chinese historical costume, Asian ethnography print, collectible antique engraving, Chinese cultural history, antique museum print, decorative Asian artwork, historical travel illustration, Asian costume study, traditional robe China, classic chinoiserie print, ethnographic study engraving, early nineteenth century print, Chinese figure study, antique collector print, period hand colouring, historic costume plate, fine antique engraving, antique Asian illustration, luxury interior wall art, gallery wall China prints, orientalism engraving, collectible Ferrario plate, cultural costume illustration, antique decorative print, museum style presentation, historical Asian costume art.

Dimensions:
Height: 13.94 in (35.4 cm)Width: 10.01 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1815
Condition:
Good antique condition consistent with age. Light age toning and minor handling marks to margins; plate impression visible. Colours remain fresh. Original embossed blind stamp visible, as issued, with possible light overlap into the image area.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13000-691stDibs: LU3054348774492

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