Travelling Merchant Collection (#4)

Merchant of forgotten - drawing, 16th century
LSE4079285 Merchant of forgotten - drawing, 16th century by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Merchant of forgotten - drawing)

Flower merchant in Russia in the 19th century
LSE4087883 Flower merchant in Russia in the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

19th century plate representing a Russian man, cake merchant in Petersburg
LSE4087740 19th century plate representing a Russian man, cake merchant in Petersburg. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costumes of Paris through the centuries. Illustration of 18th century clothing
LSE4085659 Costumes of Paris through the centuries. Illustration of 18th century clothing: merchant of umbrellas, flowers, mattress cardboard and bellows merchant

Shower of images on the way by Gavarni (engraving)
LSE4085504 Shower of images on the way by Gavarni (engraving) by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Merchant of glasses and crystals in the 15th century - in "
LSE4080067 Merchant of glasses and crystals in the 15th century - in " Paris a travers les siecles" by H. Gourdon de Kenouillac, ed. F

Milk pouring milk into a bottle for a young man - in "Cris de Paris"
LSE4079758 Milk pouring milk into a bottle for a young man - in " Cris de Paris", deb. 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Cafe merchant on the street - by Adam, v. 1850
LSE4076431 Cafe merchant on the street - by Adam, v.1850 by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Cafe merchant on the street - by Adam)

La Halle aux poissons de Paris. Engraving in "Le petit journal"
LSE4323719 La Halle aux poissons de Paris. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 4/03/1893. Collection by Selva. by Unknown Artist

The wine salesman. Painting by Pedro Nunez de Villavicencio (ca. 1640-ca
LSE4317663 The wine salesman. Painting by Pedro Nunez de Villavicencio (ca. 1640-ca. 1698), oil on canvas, circa 1685. Museum of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain

The bread merchant, at the foot of the Oriental Flower Gate of the Imperial Palace in
LSE4330481 The bread merchant, at the foot of the Oriental Flower Gate of the Imperial Palace in Pekin, a current scene of everyday life

The market in Phnom Penh, where Malaysian shopkeepers and Chinese traders offer a wide
LSE4329060 The market in Phnom Penh, where Malaysian shopkeepers and Chinese traders offer a wide range of consumer and manufacturing products

A saleswoman of wax matches, sketch on live in the puerta del sol, in Madrid
LSE4328889 A saleswoman of wax matches, sketch on live in the puerta del sol, in Madrid. Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) to illustrate his trip to Spain, with Ch

An open-air chestnut merchant, with her portable oven, sketch on the vivid in the puerta
LSE4328887 An open-air chestnut merchant, with her portable oven, sketch on the vivid in the puerta del sol, in Madrid. Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) to illustrate his trip to Spain, with Ch

The coffee maker: a man wearing a coffee maker and a service
JLJ4624683 The coffee maker: a man wearing a coffee maker and a service. Engraving by Martin Engelbrecht (1684-1756) 18th century Paris, Decorative Arts by Engelbrecht

A kernels dealer in 1774 (walnuts) - Walnut Seller in 1774 - private collection
JLJ4638392 A kernels dealer in 1774 (walnuts) - Walnut Seller in 1774 - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Umbrella merchant, flower merchant, mattress carder and bellows dealer in Paris in
JLJ4638329 Umbrella merchant, flower merchant, mattress carder and bellows dealer in Paris in the 18th century - Umbrella seller, flower seller

Marchand d abecedaires et de livres de prayeres in Paris au 15th century - Travelling
JLJ4637838 Marchand d abecedaires et de livres de prayeres in Paris au 15th century - Travelling book seller, 15th Century at Paris - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

The confectioner: a young man holding a tray of candy and confectionery
JLJ4583862 The confectioner: a young man holding a tray of candy and confectionery. Engraving by Martin Engelbrecht (1684-1756) 18th century

At the Egide de Minerve, a bookstore in Liege, Belgium that sold books forbidden by
JLJ4590737 At the Egide de Minerve, a bookstore in Liege, Belgium that sold books forbidden by the power or by the Church. Joseph IIs policy of tolerance (1741-1790) favouring encyclopedists

L Plate au beurre, number 47, Satirique en couleurs, 1902_3_8: Press / Media
ICA4876942 L Plate au beurre, number 47, Satirique en couleurs, 1902_3_8: Press/Media, Metiers - Camelot vendant ambulant - Illustration by Francisco Sancha Lengo (1874-1936) by Sancha y Lengo

Cover of "L Plate au beurre", number 492
ICA4917039 Cover of " L Plate au beurre", number 492, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_9_3: Gastronomy, Bread - Baker - Illustration by Aristide Delannoy (1874-1911) by Delannoy

A traveling fruit merchant in Brasil, she carries her child behind her back
LRI4668915 A traveling fruit merchant in Brasil, she carries her child behind her back, 18th century (Watercolour) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Rio de Janeiro

La feast de la Madonna dell Arco a Naples (Feast of the Madonna of the Arch
LRI4643643 La feast de la Madonna dell Arco a Naples (Feast of the Madonna of the Arch) Detail d un salesman de cheeses et musicians (Cheese merchant and musicians)

Little metier of the kingdom of Naples: young woman from Sorrento weaving ribbons
GIA4789973 Little metier of the kingdom of Naples: young woman from Sorrento weaving ribbons. Engraving after a painting by F. Palizza

Small metier of the city of Naples: the "caffettiere"
GIA4789860 Small metier of the city of Naples: the " caffettiere", a Neapolitan coffee merchant. Engraving after a painting by F. Palizza

Milanese metier: young women fashioned hats. 1830 Locarno engraving
GIA4789754 Milanese metier: young women fashioned hats. 1830 Locarno engraving. by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milanese metier: young women fashioned hats)

Milanese Metier: a reverber and gas nozzles igniter
GIA4789742 Milanese Metier: a reverber and gas nozzles igniter. by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milanese Metier)

Strawberry seller, Neapolitan costumes by G. Dura, 1833
GIA4787330 Strawberry seller, Neapolitan costumes by G. Dura, 1833. by Dura, Gaetano (1805-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strawberry seller, Neapolitan costumes by G)

A traveling salesman of bread. Milan engraving around 1820
GIA4789342 A traveling salesman of bread. Milan engraving around 1820. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A traveling salesman of bread)

The print merchant at the corner of rue Mabillon and rue Saint Sulpice in Paris in 1860
JLJ4685166 The print merchant at the corner of rue Mabillon and rue Saint Sulpice in Paris in 1860 Anonymous painting. 1860 Sun

Small metiers: the bakery. Young walking bread merchant
LRI4668069 Small metiers: the bakery. Young walking bread merchant. Print by Alfred Andre Geniole (1813-1861) from " Les femmes de Paris" 1841-1842 Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Geniole

The cries of Paris: a walking salmon merchant smokes Elbe. Anonymous 19th century print
LRI4668058 The cries of Paris: a walking salmon merchant smokes Elbe. Anonymous 19th century print. Private Collection by Unknown Artist

Woman selling pitchers, teapots and bowls has a street corner. An elegant young woman looks at the goods
FLO4666956 Woman selling pitchers, teapots and bowls has a street corner. An elegant young woman looks at the goods. Wood engraving, based on a painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Boulevard de la Madeleine, the charlatan Lithography by George Emanuel Opitz (1775-1841
JLJ4614793 Boulevard de la Madeleine, the charlatan Lithography by George Emanuel Opitz (1775-1841) 1831 Paris. Carnavalet Museum by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Musee de la Ville de Paris

La cabane du lion - Il casotto del leone, 1762, di Pietro Longhi (1701-1785)
LRI4607677 La cabane du lion - Il casotto del leone, 1762, di Pietro Longhi (1701-1785), olio su tela, cm 62x51 - The cabin of the lion, 1762, by Pietro Longhi (1701-1785)

Letters I J K L; I Images; J Gardeners; K Kakatoes; L Daitiere
DUV4210066 Letters I J K L; I Images; J Gardeners; K Kakatoes; L Daitiere. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

Letters E F G H: E Retractor; F Flowers; G Ice; H Hussards
DUV4210049 Letters E F G H: E Retractor; F Flowers; G Ice; H Hussards. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

The march and the fountain of the Innocents, Paris in the 18th century - engraving of
XEE4153408 The march and the fountain of the Innocents, Paris in the 18th century - engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

A walking milk merchant (delivery or dairy). Anonymous chromolithography
XEE4136447 A walking milk merchant (delivery or dairy). Anonymous chromolithography, late 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 367, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4924265 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 367, Satirique en Couleurs, 1878_4_21: A 2 sous les chickens de careme

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 54, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4918644 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 54, Satirique en Couleurs, 1872_4_21: Not luck - Republican, Opportunism - Gambetta Leon

L Plate au beurre, number 226, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_7_29: Metiers
ICA4903880 L Plate au beurre, number 226, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_7_29: Metiers, Ice cream - Camelot vendant ambulant - Illustration by Francisco Sancha Lengo (1874-1936) by Sancha y Lengo

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The travelling merchant, a fascinating figure in history, traversed various lands and cultures, carrying with them an array of goods and stories. From the bustling streets of Paris to the remote roads of Sudan, these merchants were masters of their craft. In the enchanting world of alphabets, we find depictions of this nomadic trader. The letter M brings forth images of a Mamluk merchant adorned in vibrant robes, a Muletier guiding his trusty mules through treacherous terrains, a Musician serenading weary travelers with melodious tunes, and a Marchand de chestnuts offering warm treats on chilly days. Venturing into distant lands was no easy feat for these merchants. Slave traders roamed the roads of Kordofan in search of valuable commodities like butter that were highly sought after in the region. Yet amidst such darkness, there were glimpses of joy as children played games like colin-aillard or jumped rope while colorful balloons filled the sky. The seasons changed but not the spirit of commerce. In an Imagier de l'enfance from c. 1900, we see a four-season merchant showcasing wares that suited every time of year. And across London's busy streets stood toy merchants enticing young hearts with their whimsical creations. Paris too had its own share of remarkable vendors. The Merchant du Louvre stood proudly against its backdrop while another painting by Hortense Lecot captured the essence and allure surrounding Coco Merchants. Far away in Hanoi's Faubourg district, street vendors bustled about selling their wares - an engraving capturing their daily lives immortalized within pages telling tales from Tonkin. History also reveals moments where trade intersected with conflict - French soldiers distributing weapons to indigenous volunteers in Ninh Binh province during insurrectional times - highlighting how intertwined commerce can be with larger events shaping nations.