Portuguese text. No limitation number. Reproduces 139 watercolours and drawings. Facsimile reprint of the 1816 watercolours and drawings by Debret (1768-1848). The images cover nature, people, towns, slavery etc. Jean-Baptiste Debret (1768-1848), a painter and draftsman born in Paris, was part of the French Artistic Mission, arriving in Brazil in 1816 alongside the architect Grandjean de Montigny. The mission was requested by Dom João VI and planned by António Araújo e Azevedo, the Count of Barca. The mission's objective was, among other things, to organize the creation of the Academy of Fine Arts. During his time in Brazil, from 1816 to 1831, Debret, with his neoclassical traits, portrayed Brazil at the time in unique historical detail. From the Portuguese court in the country to the court established by the proclaimer of independence, Dom Pedro I, nothing went unnoticed in Debret's work. When he returned to France, he published, between 1834 and 1839 his “Voyage Pittoresque et Historique au Brésil” (Picturesque and Historical Journey to Brazil), which documented aspects of Brazilian man, nature and society.
Colecao Reconquista Do Brasil (3rd Series) Vol.7. Editora Da Universidade De Sao Paulo / Editora Itatiaia Limitada 2008. After the original 1958 Paris edition edited R. De Castro Meya. No isbn given.
Gilt title and device on stitched light tan leather solander box (front & rear). 139 coloured prints 320mm x 230mm with introduction and text. Overall 335mm x 250mm x 40mm. 2.2kg.
Solander box needs attention as two outer corners have parted somewhat. Leather lid VG with slightly soft corners. One preliminary sheet carries discreet gift inscription to rear else contents as new. Believed all ff present. The prints are as-new, unmarked.
Our Ref: #28988
- Binding Condition: Solander VG-
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 335mm x 250mm x 40mm 2.2kg
