An Audience with the Sultan, Bournu, plate 32 from 'Le Costume Ancien et Moderne'

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"An Audience with the Sultan, Bournu" is plate 32 from the work "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne," a comprehensive study on the clothing and customs of people around the world, authored by the Italian writer Giulio Ferrario, who is often erroneously referred to as Felice Campi due to a misattribution. The work was first published in the early 19th century, specifically from 1816 to 1834, and it provides a detailed visual and textual representation of the traditional attire and cultural practices of various societies.

The plate in question depicts a scene set in the historical Sultanate of Bornu, which was a powerful African state in the region that is now northeastern Nigeria. The illustration captures the moment of an audience with the Sultan, showcasing the regal attire and the hierarchical court structure of the time. The Sultan is typically portrayed in elaborate dress, surrounded by his courtiers and subjects, reflecting the customs and governance of Bornu society.

"Le Costume Ancien et Moderne" was an ambitious project that sought to document the diversity of global cultures through their clothing and rituals. The work is divided into several volumes, with each volume dedicated to a different part of the world. The illustrations, such as "An Audience with the Sultan, Bournu," were based on a variety of sources, including travel accounts, historical texts, and artworks, and were intended to provide a comprehensive view of the world's costumes and manners during the period of its publication.

The plate, along with the rest of the collection, serves as a valuable historical resource for understanding the cultural and sartorial heritage of the early 19th century. It reflects the European interest in exotic cultures during this era, as well as the scholarly attempt to catalog and understand the diversity of human traditions. As an artifact, "An Audience with the Sultan, Bournu" offers insight into the visual culture of the time and the ways in which non-European societies were depicted and interpreted by European scholars and artists.

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