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Man and woman of Hamburg, Germany, 1818
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Man and woman of Hamburg, Germany, 1818
Man and woman of Hamburg, Germany, 1818. They carry baskets of produce on yokes across their shoulders. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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1818 Anne Baden Bavaria Countries Descriptions Educational Farmer Forest Geographical Geography Georgian Hamburg Harvest Peasants Present Principal Rake Regency Schwarzwald Scythe Tutor Venning Wurttemberg
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled 'Man and Woman of Hamburg, Germany, 1818,' showcases the daily life of peasants in this historic European city. The man and woman, both dressed in traditional attire, carry baskets of fresh produce on their yokes, symbolizing the abundant harvest from the Black Forest region, which included Bavaria, Baden, and Württemberg in southwestern Germany. The man wields a rake, while the woman uses a scythe to gather the ripe crops. Mary Anne Venning, a prolific writer and educator of the early 19th century, created this image as part of her geographical publication, 'A Geographical Present: Being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World.' Venning's works focused on geography, conchology, and mineralogy, and her educational books were widely used during the Regency and Georgian eras. The intricately detailed engraving offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the people of Hamburg, providing a valuable record of their customs and traditions during this time. The image also showcases the richness and diversity of European culture, as well as the importance of agriculture in the daily lives of its inhabitants. The handcoloured details add depth and vibrancy to the image, making it an engaging and informative piece of historical art.
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