Inhabitants of Grand-Bassam illustration from Le Tour du Monde 1868

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"Inhabitants of Grand-Bassam" is an illustration by Adrien Emmanuel Marie, which was featured in the 1868 edition of "Le Tour du Monde", a French travel journal that published accounts and illustrations of various expeditions and discoveries from around the world. The illustration depicts the local people of Grand-Bassam, a region that was part of the Ivory Coast in West Africa, during the mid-19th century.

Adrien Emmanuel Marie, an artist known for his detailed and often ethnographic illustrations, captured the attire, activities, and environment of the inhabitants, providing a visual account that complemented the written descriptions in "Le Tour du Monde". His work offers a glimpse into the daily life and culture of the people of Grand-Bassam at a time when European interest in Africa was growing and colonial expansion was underway.

The illustration is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its historical value, as it documents the appearance and customs of a community during a period of significant change. It serves as a historical record of the era's perceptions and representations of African societies by European observers. The detailed rendering in the illustration provides insights into the interactions between Europeans and Africans, as well as the impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures.

As a piece of 19th-century ethnographic art, "Inhabitants of Grand-Bassam" is an important resource for historians and anthropologists studying the period, as well as for art historians examining the evolution of ethnographic illustration. The work remains a testament to the complex legacy of European exploration and the visual documentation of cultures during the age of empire.

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