1876 Print Andalusia Spain Santero Santeria Costume Portrait Christianity XGJC4

This is an original 1876 black and white relief line-block print of a man called a Santero from the region of Andalusia, Spain. We believe that this man is a practitioner of Santería which is a religion that combines West African and Carribean religions with Roman Catholic Christianity.

CONDITION

This 135+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note: There is printing on the verso. There are also a few small dark spots in the margins of this piece.

• Product Type: Relief Line-block Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 7 inches; 11 x 18 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by DorŽ, Paul Gustave. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Paul Gustave Doré (1832Ð1883)

Doré was an incredibly talented French artist, best known for his wood and steel engravings. As a child growing up in Strasbourg, he constantly got into trouble for his elaborate pranks, which in hindsight were a testament to his extremely creative mind. Among others, he illustrated editions of such notable works as the Holy Bible, Don Quixote, and the writings of Lord Byron.

Keywords specific to this image: Staff, Espana, Robe, Monk

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