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FRENCH BALLAD SELLER
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FRENCH BALLAD SELLER
A French ballad seller demonstrates his work with the help of a young assistant. Date: 18th century
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Assistant Ballad Ballads Cobble Demonstrates Seller Trades
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This evocative 18th century print captures the scene of a French ballad seller, or 'vendangeur de romances,' plying his trade on a bustling cobblestone street. The seller, dressed in the traditional attire of a long, flowing coat and tricorn hat, engages intently with a young assistant, who holds up a large, ornate book filled with handwritten ballads. The seller's expressive gestures and animated facial expressions convey the passion and drama of the stories he shares with his audience. Ballads were a popular form of entertainment in 18th century Europe, and sellers like this one would travel from town to town, reciting their stories aloud on street corners and in public squares. The tales they told were often based on local legends, historical events, or romantic themes, and were accompanied by music played on instruments such as the lute or the hurdy-gurdy. The print also offers a glimpse into the lively atmosphere of urban life during this period. The crowd of onlookers gathered around the ballad seller, their rapt attention focused on the story being told, speaks to the power of oral tradition and the enduring appeal of storytelling. The cobblestone street, lined with shops and houses, adds to the sense of vibrant community and everyday life in 18th century France.
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