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Ottoman Rituals and Dancers – Rare 1734 Engraving of Turkish Love, Ceremony, and Dance This finely executed copperplate engraving, published … Read more Ottoman Rituals and Dancers – Rare 1734 Engraving of Turkish Love, Ceremony, and Dance This finely executed copperplate engraving, published in 1734 as part of the monumental work Les Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses de tous les Peuples du Monde, offers a rare European portrayal of Ottoman customs, infused with curiosity, theatricality, and cultural fascination. The sheet presents four individual scenes arranged in quadrants, each depicting a figure engaged in ritual, performance, or symbolic gesture drawn from 18th-century Turkish life. In the upper left, we see a dramatic image titled 'Amant Turc qui se déchire le bras devant sa Maîtresse pour preuve de son Amour' (“Turkish lover who tears his arm in front of his mistress as proof of his love”). See less
- Dimensions
- 10.24ʺW × 16.54ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Good condition with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Good condition with strong impression and rich line detail. Minor age toning, foxing, and a small stain near the lower right margin. Edges show light wear consistent with 18th-century paper. No visible tears or repairs. less
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