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Mussel seller

Mussel seller Palermo. Date of Photograph:1960-1961

Balocchi Vincenzo
BVA-S-S10010-0037

Media ID 33179124

© Alinari Archives, Florence

Diet Fish Food Food Vendor Fruit Lemon Pedlar Small Boat Solid Vendor By Water Landscape Seascape


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In this print captured by Balocchi Vincenzo, we are transported back in time to the bustling streets of Palermo during the years 1960-1961. The image showcases a hardworking Mussel seller, immersed in his daily routine as he tends to his vibrant and enticing display of fresh seafood. The composition is filled with an abundance of colors and textures that immediately catch the viewer's eye. The vendor's small boat, docked by the water, serves as a backdrop for this scene of labor and dedication. Surrounding him are crates brimming with lemons, fruits, and various types of vegetation - a testament to the rich agricultural heritage of Sicily. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also offers us insight into the diet and culinary traditions prevalent in Palermo during that era. It reminds us of the importance placed on sourcing quality ingredients from both land and sea. Balocchi Vincenzo masterfully portrays not just a person engaged in their vocation but also provides us with glimpses into everyday life within this coastal city. The landscape seascape behind our protagonist adds depth to the image while emphasizing how closely intertwined humans are with their natural surroundings. As we observe this portrait-like depiction, it becomes evident that Balocchi Vincenzo has skillfully combined elements such as transportation (the small boat), work (the mussel seller), food (fruits and vegetables), and even botany (vegetation) to create an evocative narrative about life at that particular moment in history. Through this remarkable piece of artistry, we can almost taste the salty air mingled with scents from nearby lemon groves while gaining appreciation for those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to providing sustenance for others.

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