Jure-crieur de vins, XVIIIe siecle (engraving)

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Jure-crieur de vins, XVIIIe siecle (engraving)

963122 Jure-crieur de vins, XVIIIe siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jure-crieur de vins, XVIIIe siecle. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Media ID 23526934

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Halles Le Cimetiere Le Quartier Saints Innocents Siecle Xviiie Vins

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This engraving, titled "Jure-crieur de vins, XVIIIe siecle" takes us back to 18th century Paris. The image depicts a wine crier in the bustling district of Les Halles, known for its vibrant market scene. Standing amidst the lively crowd, the wine crier commands attention with his authoritative presence. Dressed in traditional attire of the era, he wears a long coat and a tricorn hat that adds an air of elegance to his figure. With one hand raised high holding a bottle of wine and the other gesturing towards it, he announces the quality and origin of each vintage with confidence. The setting is Saint Innocents Cemetery, which was located near Les Halles at that time. This juxtaposition between life's pleasures represented by wine and death's inevitability symbolized by the cemetery creates an intriguing contrast within this artwork. The artist skillfully captures both architectural details and human figures in intricate detail. Every line etched into this engraving tells a story about 18th-century France - its culture, traditions, and way of life. This print serves as not only a visual representation but also as historical documentation providing insight into French society during this period. It invites viewers to step into another time and place where they can imagine themselves wandering through narrow streets filled with aromas from open-air markets while witnessing these unique characters who brought life to everyday scenes like buying or selling wines. Overall, this exquisite piece offers us a

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