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A strolling vendor of perfumery in the time of Louis XIV, 18th century, the charlatans sold cologne, powders, elixirs, pilllules and opiaces - Engraving by Gabry, extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), England
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A strolling vendor of perfumery in the time of Louis XIV, 18th century, the charlatans sold cologne, powders, elixirs, pilllules and opiaces - Engraving by Gabry, extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), England
FLO4689511 A strolling vendor of perfumery in the time of Louis XIV, 18th century, the charlatans sold cologne, powders, elixirs, pilllules and opiaces - Engraving by Gabry, extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), England, 1865 - A strolling vendor of perfumery in the time of Louis V, Paris, 18th century, charlatans sold Eau de Cologne as well as powders, elixirs, pills and opiates - Woodcut engraving by Gabry from Eugene Rimmel's The Book of Perfumes, London, Chapman and Hall, 1865; (add.info.: A strolling vendor of perfumery in the time of Louis XIV, 18th century, the charlatans sold cologne, powders, elixirs, pilllules and opiaces - Engraving by Gabry, extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), England, 1865 - A strolling vendor of perfumery in the time of Louis V, Paris, 18th century, charlatans sold Eau de Cologne as well as powders, elixirs, pills and opiates - Woodcut engraving by Gabry from Eugene Rimmel's The Book of Perfumes, London, Chapman and Hall, 1865); © Florilegius
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Step back in time to the bustling streets of 18th century Paris, where charlatans roamed selling all manner of perfumes and potions. This engraving by Gabry, extracted from Eugene Rimmel's "Le Livre des Parfums," transports us to a world filled with intrigue and mystery.
In the midst of the opulent reign of Louis XIV, a strolling vendor peddles his wares with flair and charisma. Eau de Cologne, powders, elixirs, pills, and opiates are on offer - promising everything from beauty to health to love. The air is thick with exotic scents as customers haggle over prices and marvel at the seller's persuasive pitch.
The scene captures a moment in history when perfume was not just a luxury but also a form of entertainment. Charlatans like this vendor were both revered for their knowledge of rare ingredients and feared for their dubious claims. Yet despite their questionable reputation, they added an element of excitement to everyday life.
As we gaze upon this enchanting print, we are reminded that the art of perfumery has always been intertwined with storytelling and showmanship. The legacy of these charlatans lives on in modern-day fragrance marketing - where promises of allure and transformation continue to captivate our senses.
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