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A Linen Market with a Linen-stall and Vegetable Seller in the West Indies, ca. 1780
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A Linen Market with a Linen-stall and Vegetable Seller in the West Indies, ca. 1780
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Agostino Brunias British West Indies Brunias Agostino Buying Creole Indies Linen Local People Market Market Day Market Stall Market Trader Paintings Sell Seller Selling Trader Vegetable Seller West Indian West Indies Yale Center For British Art British Empire
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This vibrant oil painting by Agostino Brunias captures the bustling atmosphere of a linen market in the West Indies around 1780. The scene is filled with a diverse group of local people, both men and women, engaged in various occupations and activities. In the foreground, a linen-stall stands prominently, showcasing an array of colorful fabrics. A vegetable seller nearby offers fresh produce to potential customers. The artist's attention to detail brings out the rich textures and hues of the garments and vegetables on display. The composition reveals a snapshot of daily life in this British colony during the 18th century. Indigenous Creole individuals mingle with British settlers, creating a unique cultural blend that characterizes the West Indies at that time. Brunias' Italian heritage shines through his masterful use of color and light, infusing warmth into every brushstroke. His ability to capture human expression adds depth to each portrait within this lively market scene. Displayed at Yale Center for British Art, this artwork serves as an important historical document depicting not only trade but also social interactions among different ethnic groups in colonial society. It invites viewers to imagine themselves immersed in this vibrant marketplace where locals engage in their professions while embracing their cultural identity. Agostino Brunias' "A Linen Market with a Linen-stall and Vegetable Seller" is more than just an oil painting; it is an invitation to explore history through art's lens.
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