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Danseur des Isles Sandwich

Title
Danseur des Isles Sandwich [graphic].
Publication
[1790?]

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Still imageUse in library *MGZFD Isl S 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques, 1757-1810.
Description
1 print : engraving, hand col.; 23 x 15 cm.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Prints – 18th century.
Note
  • Upper left: Tom. 4; upper right: Pag. 76; lower right: 16. Likely a plate from a book.
  • Mer de sud, by Grassett San Savier (i.e. Grassett de Saint-Sauveur) is cited as the source of this print at http://www.hawaiiantrading.com .
  • Image depicts a dark-skinned, muscular male figure, full length, in the act of dancing on one leg. He is naked except for a yellow cord and pink, fringed leg cuffs. He holds a circular shield made of plant materials or feathers, colored pink and orange. Palm trees and a hut-like structure stand in the background.
Source (note)
  • Mme. Gilberte Cournand;
Call Number
*MGZFD Isl S 1
OCLC
226374082
Title
Danseur des Isles Sandwich [graphic].
Imprint
[1790?]
Local Note
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Source
Gift; Mme. Gilberte Cournand; 1998.
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Local Subject
Primitive dancing.
Added Author
Cournand, Gilberte. Former owner
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques, 1757-1810.
Research Call Number
*MGZFD Isl S 1
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