Interior of an Eskimo Dwelling - Original 19th Century Engraving

Copper engraving of the interior of an Eskimo dwelling, the family seated on skins beneath the awning, dressed in fur parkas and boots. Drawn by Vernier and printed under the direction of Lemaitre, with the bilingual caption "Intérieur d'une case d'Esquimaux / Interior de una casa de esquimales".

From a 19th century illustrated geographical work with bilingual French and Spanish text; the sheet is headed "Regiones circunpolares".

Medium: Steel engraving
Artist / after: Vernier
Engraver: Lemaitre (direction)
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 in (19.3 x 13.4 cm)
Condition: Sound; laid down on paper, with slight foxing in the margins; image crisp