Original 19th-century engraving – “Human Races”: Botocudos (Atlas d'Orbigny, 1849)

Magnificent original steel engraving, with period color highlights, from the atlas of the famous Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History) edited by Charles d'Orbigny.
This plate, numbered “PL. 5,” depicts four portraits (front and profile) of men and women from the Botocudo (Aimoré) people of Brazil. They are shown here wearing their characteristic lip and ear ornaments (tembetá), a classic subject of 19th-century anthropology.
Drawn by Jean-Charles Werner (1798–1856), painter at the Natural History Museum, and engraved by Fournier.
Beautiful proof on heavy paper, fresh colors. Presence of a natural patina and slight traces of moisture on the left margin (visible in the photo), not affecting the central subject.
Collectors of anthropological engravings, natural history enthusiasts, or fans of the work of the d'Orbigny brothers.
Framed by us to protect the engraving and enhance its presentation.
International shipping. Delivery by Colissimo with careful packaging and reinforced protection of the item.
DIMENSIONS: Frame 21x30cm / Engraving 15x24cm
DATE: 19th century, 1849 (Date of completion of the original edition)
ORIGIN: Paris, France. Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Charles d'Orbigny. Publishers: Renard, Martinet et Cie.