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Young Venetian woman separating silk eggs, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
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Young Venetian woman separating silk eggs, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234922 Young Venetian woman separating silk eggs, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Venetian woman separating silk eggs. She wears a blue gown with gold sleeves, lace fan collar, blonde hair with pearl band. She stands before a table about to pour silk eggs into a glass of warmed Malvasia wine. Jeune Venitienne. After a handcoloured woodcut in Dialoghi di Magino Gabrielli Hebreo Venetiano, 1588, a book about extracting silk thread from the cocoon twice a year.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard from Georges Duplessiss Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris, 1867. Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard was an artist, book illustrator, and interior designer.); © Florilegius
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This engraving from 1867 depicts a young Venetian woman delicately separating silk eggs, offering us a glimpse into the intricate process of silk production in the 16th century. Dressed in an elegant blue gown with gold sleeves and adorned with a pearl band in her blonde hair, she exudes grace and sophistication. Standing before a table, she prepares to pour the silk eggs into a glass of warmed Malvasia wine, which was believed to aid in softening the cocoons for thread extraction. This image is inspired by a handcoloured woodcut found in Dialoghi di Magino Gabrielli Hebreo Venetiano, published in 1588 as an instructional book on extracting silk thread. The artist Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard beautifully captures every detail of this scene through his handcolored lithograph. Known for his expertise as both an illustrator and interior designer, Lechevallier-Chevignard brings life to historical costumes throughout his work. This enchanting print transports us back to Venice during its heyday as one of Europe's leading centers for silk production. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage associated with traditional costume and craftsmanship that has shaped societies throughout history. This particular artwork is part of Florilegius' private collection and showcases not only the talent of Lechevallier-Chevignard but also highlights the importance of preserving historical artifacts like these prints that offer insights into our past.
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