1830 Costume De Fete En Nisaud Pen And Ink Drawing A Woman In Traditional Festive Attire,

4x6-inch pen and ink drawing depicting a woman in traditional festive attire, adorned with intricate jewelry and a headpiece. She holds part of her dress delicately in one hand, while the other rests on her waist. The text beneath the figure reads, “Costume de fête en Nisaud,” indicating the regional origin of the costume. The drawing is signed with the initials “E.D.” on the bottom right. Nisaud (modern spelling: Năsăud) is a town located in northern Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in Bistrița-Năsăud County and is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional Romanian customs. Historically, the region was influenced by both Romanian and Habsburg traditions, as it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire before becoming part of Romania. The area is famous for its traditional folk costumes.