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Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
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Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234180 Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. Fishwoman with basket of fresh fish on her head, hawking her wares. Vendeuse de poissons. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by William Alexander from J-B. Eyries L Angleterre ou Costumes, Moeurs et Usages des Anglais, England: Costumes, Manners and Mores of the English, Librairie de Gide Fils, Paris, 1821. Jean-Baptiste Eyries(1767-1846) was aFrenchgeographer, author and translator.); © Florilegius
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This print captures a scene from the bustling Billingsgate Market in London during the 1800s. The engraving, created by William Alexander and handcolored, showcases a fishwife with a basket of fresh fish balanced gracefully on her head as she confidently sells her wares. Her traditional costume adds to the charm of this snapshot of history. The Fishwife at Billingsgate Market represents not only the trade and commerce that thrived in England during this time but also provides insight into the society and culture of the era. Street vendors like her played an essential role in providing food for the growing population. The image is part of Jean-Baptiste Eyries' book "L Angleterre ou Costumes, Moeurs et Usages des Anglais" which aimed to depict English costumes, manners, and customs. This particular engraving beautifully portrays one aspect of British life - street markets - through its detailed depiction. As we gaze upon this enchanting artwork, we are transported back to a time when tradition and heritage were deeply ingrained in everyday life. It serves as a reminder of how much our world has evolved while honoring those who came before us. This print is not just an exquisite piece of art; it is also a window into history – capturing moments that would have otherwise been lost to time.
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