41 gouaches probably preparatory for chromos.

On thick paper, 12 x 8 cm, unsigned (some mounting traces at front and back corners). Otherwise in good condition.

In plastic folders.

A delightful and rare collection, finely painted, of representations of traditional costumes from Europe, America, Asia and North Africa that were meant to serve as a project for a series of chromos on the subject. These include Belgium, China, Egypt, Switzerland, Iraq, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Persia, Russia, Ukraine, etc. On the back of each image, a pencil note indicates the origin of the painted costume.