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Chemical match dealer. There is the chemical merchant. around 1819 (print)
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Chemical match dealer. There is the chemical merchant. around 1819 (print)
8600295 Chemical match dealer. There is the chemical merchant. around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades, Printing and Image Factory of Delhalt (1819-1882), Roy (c. 1820-1865) and Thomas, Metz, around 1860. Only deposit with Auguste Godchaux and Cie, publishers, 66 rue des Tournelles, Paris. Measurements: 42.5 x 32.5 cm."); Photo © Duvallon
Media ID 33093172
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Career Children Stories Childrens Literature Childrens Novel Class System Employment Getting Work Labouring Class Labouring Classes Matchbox Profession Proletarian Proletariat Social Class Street Trade Street Vendor Street Vendors Working Class 19e Siecle 19th Century 19th C Mzprint Only One Person
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This print, titled "Chemical Match Dealer. There is the Chemical Merchant" offers a glimpse into the bustling streets of 19th-century France. Created by an anonymous French School artist around 1819, this artwork measures 42.5x32.5 cm and now resides in a private collection. The scene depicted showcases one of the many small street trades that thrived during this era. In the foreground stands the chemical match dealer, surrounded by his wares and tools of trade. With meticulous attention to detail, the artist captures every aspect of this profession – from the matchboxes neatly arranged on display to the merchant's focused expression as he attends to a customer. This print not only serves as a visual record but also provides valuable insight into employment and social dynamics at that time. It highlights how individuals like this merchant played crucial roles in sustaining their communities through their laborious work. The composition exudes an air of authenticity, transporting viewers back to a period when street vendors were integral parts of everyday life in Europe. The presence of only one person emphasizes both their individuality and their representation of working-class society. Through its historical significance and artistic excellence, "Chemical Match Dealer" invites us to appreciate not just its aesthetic beauty but also reflect upon our own modern-day professions and how they shape our societies today.
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