Bilder Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1810) – Moluccan Warrior on Elephant – Original Hand-Colored Engraving – 1780

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This hand-colored engraving titled Molucquois depicts a Moluccan man riding a decorated elephant across a tropical landscape. The rider is shown holding a spear and wearing an elaborate feathered headdress, with ornamental trappings adorning the elephant. The image reflects an exoticized European interpretation of life in the Maluku Islands (Spice Islands), blending ethnographic curiosity with the dramatic style typical of Grasset de Saint-Sauveur’s costume and cultural illustrations.

Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur was a French illustrator, writer, and diplomat known for his richly illustrated works on the costumes and customs of peoples across the globe. His engravings were widely circulated in the late 18th century and helped shape the European visual imagination of non-Western societies.

Artist:
Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Dimensions:
22 x 18 cm

Medium:
Hand-Colored Engraving

Date:
1780

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.