135599 - William Sharp - Costumes from the Russian Empire, Central Asia, etc 1821 .

William Sharp - Costumes from the Russian Empire, Central Asia, etc 1821 . This antique line engraving print from 1821 was created by the British engraver William Sharp (1749–1824). The engraving is divided into three horizontal panels illustrating the ethnic costumes and traditional lifestyles of various communities from the Russian Empire, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Top Panel - A Kalmuc Man & Woman, and a Priest of that Nation.Depiction: Depicts Kalmyk nomadic life, showing figures dressed in traditional robes outside their portable felt tents (yurts or gers) with a camel in the background landscape. Middle Panel - A Nagay Musician, and Peasants of Russia Minor, in their Summer Dresses.Depiction: Features a Nogai Tatar musician seated on the ground playing a traditional stringed instrument, alongside peasants from "Russia Minor" (an archaic geographic term for Ukraine) in lighter summer garments. Bottom Panel - Inguskians Inhabitants of Mount Caucasus and a Turkman. Size: 26cm x 20cm Excellent condition - please review the images carefully