Inglorious Artists
  1. Black and white print depicting a street vendor from the Ancien Régime era, selling prints in a rural setting. The vendor, wearing a broad-brimmed hat and carrying a backpack, holds a large paper or print showing images of chickens. The image contains elements relevant to the occupations and book selling themes of the time.
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Le Md. D'Images

Creator

Artist: Unknown

Abstract

This is a digital photograph of an original print held by the Musée Carnavalet. The original is a etching and engraving.

Description

No description available

Subjects

Art -- Economic aspects -- France -- History -- 18th century
Caricatures and cartoons -- France -- History -- 18th century

Tags

Ancien Régime, Book Selling, Occupations, Prints, Rural Areas, Street Vendors

Rights

No Copyright - United States

Access Rights

For any commercial use of this image, please contact the Musée Carnavalet.

Location

Paris, France

Extent

17.5cm by 26.3cm

Note

Call number (cote): Moeurs 6/1