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Woman in mourning dress, Majorca, Spain, 19th century
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Woman in mourning dress, Majorca, Spain, 19th century
Woman of Majorca, Spain, 19th century. She is in mourning, and wears a black cornette (veil, wimple and fichu) and long black dress. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827
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Countries Divers Fichu Gatine Georges Jacques Lante Majorca Marie Mourning Various Veil Wimple Cornette
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This evocative 19th century image captures the somber mood of a woman in deep mourning, hailing from the beautiful Mediterranean island of Majorca, Spain. Dressed entirely in black, she wears the traditional mourning attire of the time, which includes a cornette, a combination of a veil, wimple, and fichu, all wrapped around her head and neck. The cornette was a common mourning accessory in Europe during the 1800s, symbolizing the wearer's grief and devotion to the deceased. The long, flowing black dress, with its high neckline and long sleeves, further emphasizes the woman's sorrow. The intricate details of her attire are beautifully rendered in this handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Georges Jacques Gatine based on an illustration by Louis Marie Lante. The illustration was originally published in the French book "Costumes of Various Countries" in 1827. Majorca, an island in the Balearic Sea, was known for its rich cultural heritage and unique traditions, including its distinctive mourning customs. This image provides a glimpse into the past, offering a poignant reminder of the deep emotional connection people had, and continue to have, with their loved ones, even in the face of loss. The intricately detailed engraving, with its delicate shading and vibrant colors, transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a moment in history that might otherwise have been lost to the sands of time. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human experience, and the enduring power of tradition and ritual in the face of grief.
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