Marchande Collection

Woman in balloon-seller costume, la merchant de balloons, with hoop skirt decorated with balloons
FLO4684629 Woman in balloon-seller costume, la merchant de balloons, with hoop skirt decorated with balloons. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos Travestis"

Woman selling milk in a cart pulled by dogs, c. 1900 (photo)
1729673 Woman selling milk in a cart pulled by dogs, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Woman selling milk in a cart pulled by dogs, c. 1900)

The Fruit Sellers Stand, detail from The Fruit and Vegetable Market (fresco)
XIR154612 The Fruit Sellers Stand, detail from The Fruit and Vegetable Market (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

The Candy Seller with an Umbrella, 1895 (litho)
1072234 The Candy Seller with an Umbrella, 1895 (litho) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); 21.6x13.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Singer Marguerite Priola as Abeille in the comic opera l Ombre performed at the Theatre Imperial de l Opera-Comique, 1870. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1870

Tradeswoman, 1875 (oil on canvas)
PCT164298 Tradeswoman, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Petiet, Marie, Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz (1854-93); 130x98 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Scene from La Marchande des Modes
Scene from Etienne Jouys 1808 play La Marchande des Modes, a parody of La Vestale (his own opera from 1807 with music by Spontini)

Legrand as Lesec in Marchande de Goujons at the Varietes
French actor Jean Baptiste Emmanuel Marie Legrand (1782-1854) as Lesec in La Marchande de Goujons by Francis and Dartois at the Theatre des Varietes, 1821

Tradeswoman, 1875 (oil on canvas) (detail)
PCT164299 Tradeswoman, 1875 (oil on canvas) (detail) by Petiet, Marie, Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz (1854-93); Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Petite marchande d allumettes, a Amsterdam (engraving)
3645432 Petite marchande d allumettes, a Amsterdam (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petite marchande d allumettes, a Amsterdam)

Marchande d Oranges (coloured engraving)
602253 Marchande d Oranges (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchande d Oranges)

A Crystal Seller, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT274918 A Crystal Seller, c.1840 (colour litho) by Philipon, Charles (1806-62) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT164291 Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

FRENCH MARKETWOMAN
MARCHANDE DE LA HALLE A French market-woman

MARCHANDE DE CREME
A French cream seller Date: 1774

MARCHANDE DE MODES
A marchande de Modes in 18th century Paris Date: circa 1760

The Young Flower Seller, 1882
NOR86736 The Young Flower Seller, 1882 by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); 56x46.5 cm; Noortman, Mstricht, Netherlands; French, out of copyright

Regine Flory in The Passing Show
Regine Flory (1894-1926), French actress and singer, pictured in an exquisite costume as the La Marchande de Masques in The Passing Show

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 107, May 1931
Illustration Chez Hermance, Marchande de Frivolites by Laboccetta from Paris Plaisirs number 107, May 1931 Date: 1931

Ligue Maritime francaise pour le developpement de la marine militaire et de la marine marchande reconnue comme etablissement d utilite publique. Sailors working on a ship in dock. Date 1918

PARIS EXPO 1937 - 8
Exposition Internationale - Pavilion of the Marine Marchande (Merchant Navy) Date: 1937

C18 Clothing Shop
La Marchande a la Toilette - a French clothing shop attracts a potential customer

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In the bustling streets of the early 1900s, a woman could be seen selling milk from a cart pulled by her loyal dogs. This captivating photo captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the hard work and dedication of this marchande. Moving on to another scene, we find ourselves immersed in a vibrant fresco depicting The Fruit Sellers Stand. Every detail is meticulously painted, showcasing an array of colorful fruits and vegetables that tempt passersby. It's clear that this marchande takes pride in offering only the freshest produce to her customers. As we explore further into history, we come across an enchanting lithograph titled The Candy Seller with an Umbrella. With grace and charm, this marchande entices children with her sweet treats while sheltering herself from the sun under a colorful umbrella. Her infectious smile brightens even the gloomiest days. Not limited to food vendors alone, tradeswomen also played their part in society. Marguerite Priola shines as Abeille in La Marchande des Modes comic opera. Dressed exquisitely as she showcases fashionable attire for potential buyers, she embodies elegance and sophistication – proving that women can excel in any profession they choose. Returning to visual artistry through oil on canvas masterpieces like Tradeswoman (1875), we witness yet another facet of female entrepreneurship during that era. These paintings capture everyday scenes where women engage in various trades such as flower selling or market vending – each one contributing to their family's livelihood with unwavering determination. The stage comes alive once more with Legrand portraying Lesec in Marchande de Goujons at Varietes theater. Through his performance, he brings forth the spirit and energy of street vendors who tirelessly offer their goods amidst laughter and banter – creating an atmosphere filled with joyous camaraderie among fellow merchants.