Hab.t de la Savoie, from the playing cards (for quartets) "Costumes des Peuples Étrangers" 18th century
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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animal
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handmade artwork painting
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personal sketchbook
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illustrative and welcoming imagery
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coloured pencil
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illustrative and welcoming
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men
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costume
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"Hab.t de la Savoie" is an 18th-century anonymous print that was part of a set of playing cards depicting the costumes of foreign peoples. The image showcases a young man holding a stick and leading a small dog, with two other figures standing behind him. This card, part of a set, offers a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of the Savoy region, which was a duchy in the northwestern Alps. The detailed depiction of the figures' clothing provides insight into the regional attire of the time, and the card's inclusion in a game deck highlights the intersection of entertainment and cultural representation in 18th-century Europe.
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