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Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Young woman selling fruit in Canton. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Ananas Sativus Asian Conical Hat Asian Rice Hat Bare Feet Canton Canton China Canton China Coolie Hat Farmers Hat Feet Foot Guangzhou China Market Market Stall Pineapple Pineapples Rice Hat Stallholder Women At Work Barefoot
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This image, titled "Chinese Fruit-girl" from the "Illustrated London News" of 1858, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a young woman selling fruit in Canton, China. The print, believed to be an engraving, showcases the woman's dedication to her trade, as she proudly displays an assortment of pineapples on her market stall. The woman's traditional attire includes a loose-fitting, high-necked blouse, a long skirt, and a conical Asian rice hat, often referred to as a coolie hat, shielding her from the sun. Her bare feet are adorned with intricate, traditional footwear, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The background of the print reveals the bustling marketplace of Canton, with other stallholders and traders going about their daily business. The lush greenery and vibrant colors of the pineapples contrast beautifully with the earthy tones of the woman's clothing and the worn, wooden stall. This enchanting image offers a unique insight into the lives of the Chinese people during the 19th century, providing a snapshot of a time when trade between the East and West was flourishing. The unknown artist's skillful use of contrast and detail brings the scene to life, allowing us to connect with the woman and her market stall, even over a century and a half later.
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