1888 Chromolithograph Ancient Greece Statue Sculpture Women Fashion Nude LCH1

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which illustrates some of the female fashions of ancient Greece, as depicted in various figurines from Tanagra and Asia Minor. Tanagra, north of Athens, was known for its mold-cast terracotta statuettes, which often depicted real people. With the hot climate of Greece and the outlying areas, it is no wonder that all of these women wore loose, draping garments made of thin material, perfect for the Mediterranean weather.

Key Elements in Each Panel

Top - 1. Chiton, or tunic, and a clock known as a himation - 2. Woman from Tanagra in a pink himation, holding a fan - 3. Girl from Tanagra wearing a himation over her tunic - 4. Himation and Thessalian hat - 5. Himation with a headband - 6. Bare-chested woman holding a fan - 7. Girl from Tanagra wearing a chiton and himation, with a diadem in her hair.

Bottom - 8. Two young women in himations, one bare-chested - 9. Seated woman, in a himation - 10. Woman wearing a chiton and a himation, with a thin bonnet covering her hair - 11. Goddess wearing a large diadem and a chiton, with a belt around her waist - 12. Bare-chested woman seated on a rock, crowned with fruit and flowers and holding a small sack - 13. Woman in a sleeveless chiton, with her himation draped across her lap.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict scenes and images venturing from ancient Egypt to classical Rome and Greece. Each illustration was adapted from actual artifacts and archaeological sites to define accurate representations of life during each time period; from the dainty Orient to the tribes of Oceania, there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

Please note that the full original supporting documents for this original piece, shown in the additional pictures attached to the listing, are included and will be shipped with this original.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: peplos, tunic, clothing, costume, style, garment, robes, historical, Greek

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