Title: "Vibrant 1844 Handcolored Lithograph of Siberian Tschuktsches Family"
This print is a handcolored lithograph from the 1844 collection "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde," by Auguste Wahlen.
It depicts a Tschuktsches (Chukchi or also Luoravetlans) family from Siberia, dressed in their traditional attire, characterized by intricate garments and unique tattoos that reflect their cultural identity.
The technique used, handcolored lithography enhanced with Arabic gum, captures vibrant, enduring colors that highlight the detailed craftsmanship and cultural significance of the attire and family dynamics.
These prints are highly attractive due to their historical and artistic value, offering a window into the diverse customs and lifestyles of the 19th century.
Collectors often seek these prints under keywords like "antique ethnographic lithographs," "handcolored cultural prints," and "19th-century indigenous illustrations."
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