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Butter seller with balance to weigh her butter. In background water carrier is filling
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Size: 6000 x 11359 (20.1MB)
Date: 28th March 2014
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Butter seller with balance to weigh her butter. In background water carrier is filling
Butter seller with balance to weigh her butter. In background water carrier is filling buckets at conduit. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving
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Media ID 9767735
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1826 Background Balance Buckets Butter Carrier Coloured Cries Dairy Filling Measurement Metiers Paris Seller Street Weight Conduit Cris Weigh
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1826 transports us back to the bustling streets of Paris, France. In the foreground, we see a diligent butter seller meticulously weighing her precious product using a traditional balance. The vibrant colors in this colored engraving bring to life the vivid scene of daily life in early 19th-century Paris. As our eyes wander towards the background, we catch a glimpse of another hardworking individual - a water carrier diligently filling buckets at a nearby conduit. This juxtaposition highlights the interconnectedness and diversity of trades that thrived in this vibrant city. The image captures not only the essence of street commerce but also provides insight into historical methods used for measurement and trade. The delicate balance held by the butter seller symbolizes accuracy and fairness in transactions during those times. Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris was an iconic series that depicted various professions and cries (chants) associated with them. This particular print showcases two essential roles within society - one providing sustenance through dairy products while the other ensures access to clean water for everyday needs. Intriguingly detailed and rich with cultural significance, this historic photograph offers us a glimpse into an era long gone but forever preserved through artistry and craftsmanship.
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