antique and original lithograph from the 1890s (late 19th century circa) published under the supervision of Albert Racinet at Rombaldi.

This plate represents a series of Hebrew priestly costumes and ornamental elements arranged in an explanatory plate: central figure of a full-length high priest wearing a richly decorated ephod, a square pectoral with twelve stones, an upper tunic lined with pomegranates and bells and a high headdress/miter; on the right, priests and Levites in action (censing) with censer, long robes and varied hairstyles; around the composition, numbered vignettes showing bonnet, miter, spare parts of the ephod, chest panels, belts and pleated aprons, Egyptian-inspired profiles illustrating tunics and belts, as well as details of strips, chains, rings, cloisonné patterns and fringes; board organized into registers with silhouettes and technical drawings of clothing and ornaments visually comparative between Hebrew models and motifs borrowed from ancient Egyptian art.

This small, authentic lithograph was part of a gigantic and revolutionary work for the time on the study of historical costume, furniture, fashion, jewelry and architecture throughout history and space. Albert Racinet, an illustrator by trade, gave a unique style to his illustrations by essentially using chromolithography. The lithograph on sale here is therefore an essential piece in the understanding and study of costumes and peoples throughout history. It will delight any good collector interested in the subject in order to study its contents or simply to frame it. Due to its colors, its history, its author and its importance, this lithograph is indeed perfect for perfecting a decoration. This unique style is in fact a precursor to the illustrations of the encyclopedias of the following century.

Please look carefully at the photos to identify any defects. Small stains, tears, dog-eared or trimmed corners, or even small handwritten pencil inscriptions are possible. It is in used condition, a lithograph having been consulted in the past.

This plate will be of interest to collectors and researchers of religious and biblical iconography, specialists in liturgical costume and studies of ancient Judaism looking for representations of the high priest, the Levites, the ephod and the pectoral (hoschen), as well as fans of comparative illustrations showing the influence of Egyptian art on priestly adornments.

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Thank you for looking at the photos. You buy what you see. Generally speaking (unless otherwise specified), engravings and other prints will be delivered unframed. I do not sell reproductions! You are about to acquire a real authentic print, please be aware that you are not buying a new product but a work on paper with experience and a sometimes eventful past.