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Rich woman and woman of the people, Cairo, Egypt, 19th century
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Rich woman and woman of the people, Cairo, Egypt, 19th century
6339053 Rich woman and woman of the people, Cairo, Egypt, 19th century by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rich woman and woman of the people, Cairo, Egypt, 19th century. The rich woman has her eyes decorated with khol, wears a wool cap, white chemise, long gold-trimmed yalek (robe) and cashmere or muslin scarf as a belt. The common woman wears a burka and carries an urn on her head. Femme riche et femme du peuple au Caire, Egypte. Handcoloured woodcut by T.S. from Auguste Wahlens Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World) Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.); © Florilegius
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This print from the 19th century transports us to Cairo, Egypt, where we witness a striking contrast between two women - one rich and the other belonging to the common people. The rich woman's eyes are beautifully adorned with khol, showcasing her elegance and sophistication. She wears a wool cap, a white chemise, and a long gold-trimmed yalek (robe), accentuated by a cashmere or muslin scarf serving as a belt. On the other hand, the common woman is veiled in a burka and carries an urn gracefully balanced on her head. The image captures not only their distinct appearances but also provides insight into societal divisions during that era. It serves as a reminder of the stark disparities that existed between different classes within Egyptian society at that time. This handcoloured woodcut was created by T. S. , based on Auguste Wahlens' work titled "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde" (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all People of the World). Wahlens himself was known under his pseudonym Wahlen and worked as both writer and archivist in Belgium. Through this fascinating historical snapshot preserved by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we gain glimpses into not just fashion choices but also cultural practices prevalent in 19th-century Cairo.
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