Antique engraving “ARCTIC REGIONS – Samoyeds, Eskimos, Lapps,” 19th century

Beautiful 19th-century engraving depicting a group scene entitled “ARCTIC REGIONS,” bringing together Samoyeds, Eskimos, and Lapps in traditional costumes, with dogs and a tundra landscape in the background. The plate is signed “Philippoteaux del.” and “Nargeot sc.”, engravers active in the great illustrated works of geography and history of the mid-19th century, here in a finely tinted steel engraving then enhanced by hand.
The paper shows uniform browning and a few small age spots, without altering the legibility of the scene or the charm of the slightly faded colors; the print is highlighted in a simple modern frame, ready to hang.
This piece will appeal to lovers of ethnographic engravings, circumpolar peoples (Inuit/Eskimos, Sami/Lapps, Siberian peoples) and 19th-century geographical illustration.
Framed by us to ensure the protection of the engraving and enhance its presentation.
International shipping. Delivery by Colissimo with careful packaging and reinforced protection of the item.
DIMENSIONS: Frame 21x30cm / Engraving 16.5x26cm
DATE: Circa 1859, 19th century
ORIGIN: Paris, France. Plate from Malte-Brun's “Géographie Universelle”