Street Trade Collection (#6)

Milk Boy with Family Group, about 1840 (Watercolour and gouache)
7290923 Milk Boy with Family Group, about 1840 (Watercolour and gouache) by Parker, Henry Perlee (1795-1873); 29.1x43.1 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Les Halles, 1895 (oil on canvas)
7294850 Les Halles, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris, France; © Frank Buffetrille. All rights reserved 2022

The Fishseller, about 1775-1800 (Watercolour and ink)
7290935 The Fishseller, about 1775-1800 (Watercolour and ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 17.4x24.7 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Auction sale; preco, the crier, blowing the trumpet; subhastator, the public officer in charge of the sale - We see in
LSE4094825 Auction sale; preco, the crier, blowing the trumpet; subhastator, the public officer in charge of the sale - We see in the background another sale

Pasta Pedlar, Naples (b / w photo)
1701220 Pasta Pedlar, Naples (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Pasta pedlar in a street in Naples, late 19th century)

Newsboys after midnight, 1912 (photo)
7286035 Newsboys after midnight, 1912 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Market, Nice, France, 1931 (oi on canvas)
7276957 Market, Nice, France, 1931 (oi on canvas) by Smith, Albert A. (1896-1940); 60.96x50.17 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

London family peddling goods on street in 19th century, by Gustave Dore
7286246 London family peddling goods on street in 19th century, by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The rags of Paris, in full consultation after the big meeting at the winter circus
LSE4326877 The rags of Paris, in full consultation after the big meeting at the winter circus, gathered around 2500 of them to expose the threats to the already precarious conditions

Panoramic Views along the Banks of Sumida River (Ehon Sumidagawa ryogan ichiran), 1796-1811 (colour woodblock print)
5862222 Panoramic Views along the Banks of Sumida River (Ehon Sumidagawa ryogan ichiran), 1796-1811 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Fruit And Vegetables
1900: Mrs Wrights fruit and vegetable stall in a covered market. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Market Stalls
circa 1902: Stall holders shelter under umbrellas from the sun, at Cherbourg market. (Photo by F J Mortimer/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fur Store
April 1929: Fur coats and accessories hang outside a fur stall in Berwick Street Market, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Leipzig
circa 1860: A crowded marketplace in Leipzig, east central Germany. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Rouen Market
circa 1820: A marketplace in Rouen with the cathedral in the background. Original Artwork: Engraving by Edward Finden after Captain Batty. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fruit Kiosk
January 1929: Passengers shop at a fruit stall on a platform at Saint Pancras Station, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Pineapple Stall
1912: A stall selling pineapples at Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Petticoat Lane
7th April 1925: A dentifrice stall - a typical scene of punters and traders at Londons Petticoat Lane market. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Take Away Chicken
circa 1928: A woman buying poultry from a road side farm shop in Chilham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Selling Books
1929: The Farringdon Road book market. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

East End Trade
5th August 1925: Flower sellers at the lower stalls in Covent Garden market, east London. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Underwear Stall
7th April 1925: An underwear stall in Petticoat Lane Market, East London. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print)
7237126 A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236879 The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Parrocel, Charles (1688-1752); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fair at Venice, 18th century)

News Vendor, France, c. 1840 (engraving)
1721843 News Vendor, France, c. 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century)

Street Market, Ireland, 1879 (engraving)
1721753 Street Market, Ireland, 1879 (engraving) by Irish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Market in a street, Ireland, 1879, engraving)

Woman giving a melon to a Marie Antoinettes warder, 1793. 1815 (engraving)
7236010 Woman giving a melon to a Marie Antoinettes warder, 1793.1815 (engraving) by Leroy, Sebastien (Denis Sebastien) (d.1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter O Organ. Engraving in "Album-Alphabet". A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885
DUV4207823 Letter O Organ. Engraving in " Album-Alphabet". A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885. Illustrations by Baron Ernest de Liphart (1847-1934). 28 pages. Dim: 29x22, 5cm

London dustman collecting ashes, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234186 London dustman collecting ashes, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London dustman collecting ashes, 1800s)

Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234129 Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China)

Costume of a Venetian basket carrier or cestaruoli, 16th century, 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233974 Costume of a Venetian basket carrier or cestaruoli, 16th century, 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter R (chimney, rat, laugh, street, razor). 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202234 Letter R (chimney, rat, laugh, street, razor). 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl. 19th); 24.5x20.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter R (chimney, rat, laugh, street, razor)

Old Brussels: small pave industries, remolers and small street shops. Engraving by Alfred Sirouy
LSE4332549 Old Brussels: small pave industries, remolers and small street shops. Engraving by Alfred Sirouy, to illustrate the story of Belgium, by Camille Lemonnier, published in the Tour du monde

Rosary dealers in Bethleem (Israel). Engraving by A. Sirouy to illustrate La Syria d aujourd hui, by M
LSE4332357 Rosary dealers in Bethleem (Israel). Engraving by A. Sirouy to illustrate La Syria d aujourd hui, by M. Lortet, dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Lyon

The coconut merchant (refreshing drink flavoured with liquorice) and its picturesque fountain were among the familiar
LSE4313559 The coconut merchant (refreshing drink flavoured with liquorice) and its picturesque fountain were among the familiar figures of the Parisian street in the 19th and early 20th century

Petity Metier Neapolitan: a travelling seller of tablecloth and linen - (Old trade)
LRI4644319 Petity Metier Neapolitan: a travelling seller of tablecloth and linen - (Old trade: tablecloth and linen seller)

Pepetite metier Neapolitan: a travelling seller of fabrics and linen - (Old trade)
LRI4644306 Pepetite metier Neapolitan: a travelling seller of fabrics and linen - (Old trade: drapery and linen seller) Painting by Pelliccia 19th century Museo Nazionale di San Martino Naples by

The camelots of Paris: the little tricolour cockade merchant, 1898 (illustration)
7211531 The camelots of Paris: the little tricolour cockade merchant, 1898 (illustration) by Kauffmann, Paul Adolphe (1849-1940); (add.info.: Les camelots de Paris)

The Farewell, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7088894 The Farewell, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Guzman, Juan Bautista (19th century); 141x89.5 cm; Private Collection

A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)
7234804 A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach)

Costume of a Venetian porter or bastagio, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233972 Costume of a Venetian porter or bastagio, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Venetian porter or bastagio)

17th century Dutch pedlar with straw box of wares seated by a ro, 1803 (engraving)
7233060 17th century Dutch pedlar with straw box of wares seated by a ro, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter R Chimney. Engraving in "Album-Alphabet". A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885
DUV4207851 Letter R Chimney. Engraving in " Album-Alphabet". A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885. Illustrations by Baron Ernest de Liphart (1847-1934). 28 pages. Dim: 29x22, 5cm

Neapolitan folk customs: the seller of ice cream (Gelato, Gelati) and walking sorbets
LRI4669101 Neapolitan folk customs: the seller of ice cream (Gelato, Gelati) and walking sorbets. Detrempe de Pelliccia (19th century) Naples Museo Nazionale di San Martino by Pelliccia

Street musician - engraving, 19th century
LSE4080429 Street musician - engraving, 19th century by Stein, Theodore (c.1730-1788) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Street musician - engraving Richard Bong)

Green Market, behind New Market buildings (b / w photo)
7191259 Green Market, behind New Market buildings (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Market, behind New Market buildings)

Chinese woman selling chow-chow pickles, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234145 Chinese woman selling chow-chow pickles, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese woman selling chow-chow)

A View of Calcutta, c. 1820 (aquatint)
417248 A View of Calcutta, c.1820 (aquatint) by Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856); Private Collection

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Street Trade: From Billingsgate Market to Borough Market" Step into the bustling streets and immerse yourself in the captivating world of street trade. From historical masterpieces like "Porte St. Denis, Paris" by black chalk and bodycolour to "Parasol Vendor, " these artworks depict the vibrant tapestry of street vendors across different eras. Take a journey back in time with "The Crane on the Antwerp quay by the frozen Scheldt, 1622. " This oil painting transports us to a frosty scene where merchants brave freezing temperatures to conduct their business along the riverbank. Similarly, "The Dam in Amsterdam with the new Town Hall under Construction, 1652-89" showcases an evolving cityscape as traders adapt amidst urban development. "The Quack, c. 1619-25" captures a charismatic charlatan peddling his wares through exaggerated gestures and promises of miraculous remedies. Meanwhile, "A Fish Stall By A Harbour" invites us into a coastal setting where fishermen proudly display their catch for eager customers. Venturing beyond visual artistry, we encounter intriguing works such as "The Rat Stinker, " an etching that sheds light on unconventional trades that existed even centuries ago. Additionally, political illustrations like "Political casserole: casserole concert" from early 20th century France demonstrate how they are become intertwined with social movements and expressions of dissent. As we delve deeper into this fascinating realm, we discover Joachim Beuckelaer's masterpiece - "Market square. " Painted on canvas with meticulous detail and precision, it encapsulates all aspects of market life - from lively transactions to animated conversations between buyers and sellers. Street trade has always been more than just commerce; it is an embodiment of culture, resilience, and human connection. These glimpses into history remind us that markets are not merely places for transactions, but also vibrant hubs where communities converge and stories unfold.