Original 1812 Hand-Colored Engraving Levendy Roumy, Greek Sailor, Castellan

Offered is an authentic hand-colored stipple engraving titled “Levendy Roumy, Marin Grec / Levendy, Marin, Soldat de Marine”, published in Paris, 1812, as part of Antoine-Laurent Castellan’s monumental work “Mœurs, Usages, et Costumes des Othomans”.
This rare plate belongs to the celebrated ethnographic series depicting traditional costumes and military figures of the Ottoman Empire. Castellan’s work is known for its delicate composition, fine engraving, and vibrant hand-coloring by contemporary artists.
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Original engravings from Mœurs des Othomans were exhibited and sold by major auction houses, including Christie’s and Sotheby’s, both as complete sets and individual plates.
A superb example of Napoleonic-era French Orientalism and costume illustration.
Ideal for collectors of antique prints, Ottoman history, or decorative arts.
Can be shipped framed or unframed