Guerrier des terres Australes, 1960 - 1989
Scope and Contents
An undated, colour print of an engraving 'dessiné et gravé par Ambroise Tardieu', entitled 'Guerrier des terres Australes, coiffé comme les Suëves, et peint de rouge and de noir comme les Aries, peuple de la Germanie'. The print is mounted on a piece of card with the title 'ancient costumes of Germans compared with the savages of Australia'.
Dates
- Creation: 1960 - 1989
Creator
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Biographical / Historical
Ambroise Tardieu (1788-1841) was born on 2 March 1788 in Paris. He was an engraver who sold books and prints. He died on 17 January 1841 in Paris.
Extent
1 photographic print(s) (1 print) : art work
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of the collection is unknown.
General
This collection level description was created by RAS.
Date information
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Originator(s)
Tardieu, Ambroise, 1788-1841, French engraver
Finding aid date
2004-06-21 11:46:33+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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