Man of Barbary Arab of the Deserts Morocco Algeria North Africa c.1770 old print

A principal person of Barbary
/
An Arab of the Deserts

(North Africa)

Issued London, c. 1770 by Moore.

Interesting late 18th century engraved print.

The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this time in history. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this very reason.

Excellent depiction of ethnic types of a long past era, note the robes, turban, vegetation, clouds, shadows, etc. Tiny title below each within strapwork floral cartouches, garland hanging between them and at top sides.

Mostly clean & well preserved example, trivial blank margin corner staining & edge toning which visually testifies to the age and patina.

Sheet measures c. 14" x 9 1/4"

Printed area measures c. 10' x 7 1/2"

[R12885]