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Soup stall outside the market of Les Halles, Paris, France (engraving)
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Soup stall outside the market of Les Halles, Paris, France (engraving)
6001380 Soup stall outside the market of Les Halles, Paris, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soup stall outside the market of Les Halles, Paris, France. Illustration from Illustrierte Zeitung (Leipzig, 15 November 1879).); © Look and Learn
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Busy Les Halles Sellers Selling Shoppers Soup Stall Traders Trading Vendors Working Class Dine Mealtime
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This engraving transports us to the bustling streets of 19th century Paris, where a soup stall stands proudly outside the market of Les Halles. The image captures a moment in history when women from the working class took on the role of sellers and traders, contributing to the vibrant street trade culture that defined this era. The scene is teeming with activity as shoppers navigate through the crowded market, their attention drawn to the delicious aroma wafting from the soup stall. Dogs scurry about, adding an element of liveliness to this snapshot of daily life in France's capital city. As we delve into this historical artwork, we are reminded of how food has always been at the heart of French culture. It serves as a symbol not only for sustenance but also for community and tradition. In an age before modern conveniences, such as supermarkets or fast-food chains, these open-air markets were vital sources for fresh produce and ingredients. Through this engraving by English School artists in Leipzig's Illustrierte Zeitung publication in 1879, we gain insight into a bygone era when people gathered around simple stalls like these to eat and dine together. This print invites us to appreciate both the beauty found within everyday scenes and our shared human connection across time and place.
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