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A road in a popular quarter of Menton. In the foreground two children are playing next to a barrel. At the center of the picture a woman is bending over a pail and cleaning it
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A road in a popular quarter of Menton. In the foreground two children are playing next to a barrel. At the center of the picture a woman is bending over a pail and cleaning it
3561411 A road in a popular quarter of Menton. In the foreground two children are playing next to a barrel. At the center of the picture a woman is bending over a pail and cleaning it; (add.info.: Menton, France
1896 ca.
Photographer: Demachy, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence
Media ID 38348106
© Alinari Archives, Florence / Bridgeman Images
Barrel Pictorialist Photography Quarter Thematic Searches View Of The City With Action
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This print captures a scene from a bustling road in the popular quarter of Menton, France around 1896. In the foreground, two children can be seen playing next to a barrel, their youthful energy adding a sense of liveliness to the street. At the center of the picture, a woman is diligently cleaning a pail, her focused expression highlighting the everyday tasks that keep this vibrant community running smoothly.
The architecture of Menton's buildings provides an interesting backdrop to this slice-of-life moment, with intricate details and charming structures adding character to the urban landscape. The photographer, Robert Demachy, has expertly captured not just a street scene but also a glimpse into daily life in this picturesque town.
As you study this image further, you may notice elements of pictorialist photography at play - with careful composition and attention to detail creating an almost painterly quality to the photograph. This timeless snapshot serves as both a historical document and an artistic interpretation of Menton's unique charm.
Overall, this print offers viewers a chance to immerse themselves in another time and place - where simple moments like children playing and women cleaning pails take on new meaning against the backdrop of Menton's enchanting streetscape.
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