Commercio Collection

Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702503 Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Offices of the Jornal do Commercio, Avenida Rio Branco (colour litho)
5221668 Offices of the Jornal do Commercio, Avenida Rio Branco (colour litho) by Pattison, Edgar L. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Offices of the Jornal do Commercio)

Portrait of Pierre Balguerie (1779-1825) wine merchant
XEE556505 Portrait of Pierre Balguerie (1779-1825) wine merchant. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In " Portraits et histoire des hommes utiles)

The Praca do Commercio, Lisbon (colour litho)
2794491 The Praca do Commercio, Lisbon (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Praca do Commercio, Lisbon)

Korean Porters in the Chemulpo harbour (South Korea), unloding the junks - Illustration
LSE808542 Korean Porters in the Chemulpo harbour (South Korea), unloding the junks - Illustration after a 19th century photography by J

Ancient Greece: Pottery, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702538 Ancient Greece: Pottery, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lisbon and its Environs (engraving)
3654139 Lisbon and its Environs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lisbon and its Environs)

Portrait of Jacques Coeur (1395-1456), French merchant
XEE557225 Portrait of Jacques Coeur (1395-1456), French merchant. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean Chardin (1643-1713), French jeweller and traveller
XEE557177 Portrait of Jean Chardin (1643-1713), French jeweller and traveller. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italy, Campania, Naples, Camera Di Commercio Industria Artigianato E Agricoltura, Chamber of Commerce

Portugal / Lisbon Square
Lisbon: Praca do Commercio Date: 1907

Puntarenas, Costa Rica - Calle del Commercio Date: circa 1910s

Port of Puntarenas, Costa Rica - Calle del Commercio
The Port of Puntarenas, Pacific Coast of Costa Rica - Calle del Commercio. Date: circa 1907

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"Commercio: A Journey Through Time and Trade" Step into the ancient world of Rome, where selling and manufacturing books was a thriving industry. Coloured engravings from 1866 bring to life the bustling marketplaces and skilled craftsmen. Travel forward in time to 19th-century Brazil, where the offices of Jornal do Commercio on Avenida Rio Branco were at the heart of commerce. Colour lithographs capture the vibrant atmosphere surrounding this hub of business activity. Meet Pierre Balguerie, an influential wine merchant whose portrait reflects his expertise and success in the trade. His legacy lives on as we raise our glasses to toast his contributions. Experience Lisbon's Praca do Commercio through a colourful lithograph that showcases its grandeur. This square has witnessed centuries of commercial transactions, serving as a testament to Portugal's rich trading history. Witness Korean porters unloading junks in Chemulpo harbour, offering a glimpse into South Korea's maritime trade routes. Their hard work sustains commerce between nations and fosters cultural exchange. Journey back further to ancient Greece, where pottery production thrived. Coloured engravings from 1866 depict skilled artisans shaping clay vessels that would become coveted commodities across Mediterranean markets. Explore Lisbon and its environs through an intricate engraving that captures both urban landscapes and natural beauty. These surroundings have played host to countless merchants who shaped Portugal's economic landscape throughout history. Discover Jacques Coeur, a French merchant whose portrait reveals his shrewdness and ambition in expanding trade networks during the Renaissance period. His story serves as inspiration for modern-day entrepreneurs seeking global success. Admire "The Young Carrier, " an oil painting depicting a young boy with a basket – symbolizing how even at such tender age, individuals contribute to commerce by carrying goods from one place to another with determination and resilience. Meet Jean Chardin - jeweller turned traveller.