1931 Print Cavalier Niger River Valley Costume Outfit Uniform Quilt Africa FZ1

This is an original 1931 color print of two cavaliers in Niger, Africa. The caption writes, "Two quilted cavaliers, gay and well-protected from the insects of the upper Niger Valley."

CONDITION

This 80+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Moderate aging in margins. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 5.5 inches; 11 x 14 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 Jacovleff, Alexandre. Artist name printed on page - bottom left of image.

Alexandre Jacovleff

Alexandre Jacovleff was a Russian painter, and studied at the Imperial Academy of the Arts. He often worked for several art magazines during the early years of his career and eventually became the director of painting at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. His images often portrayed human figures, and worked with fluid lines and contours.

Keywords specific to this image: Western Africa, Costuming, Fashion, Africans, Horsemen, Horseman

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