Inuit 1822

This engraving by the Monogrammist JARB, dated 1822, depicts three Inuit individuals, likely from the Copper Inuit region, standing in a landscape. The piece highlights the cultural significance of Inuit clothing, evident in the detailed depiction of the traditional fur garments. The artist's focus on the individuals and their attire exemplifies the growing interest in non-Western cultures during the 19th century, while the inscription "Esquimaux van de Rivier Clyde, op de Westkust der Baffins-baai" indicates its use as a visual document of the region.