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Saturday Evening in Mouffetard Quarter, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Saturday Evening in Mouffetard Quarter, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163876 Saturday Evening in Mouffetard Quarter, c. 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: un Samedi soir au quartier Mouffetard; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22930976
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This print captures the vibrant atmosphere of a Saturday evening in the Mouffetard Quarter of Paris, circa 1860. The engraving, created by an anonymous French School artist from the 19th century, showcases a bustling city scene filled with various characters and activities. In this lively depiction, we see laborers returning from work, their tired faces illuminated by lanterns as they make their way through the cobbled streets. A dog scampers alongside them, adding to the sense of movement and energy. In one corner, a group of people engage in a heated quarrel while others stand nearby observing or trying to intervene. The image also highlights scenes of poverty and struggle. A mother carries her child on her back while balancing a basket full of goods for sale. Nearby, a drunk man raises his fist in anger towards another individual. Amidst all this chaos, street vendors continue to ply their trade - selling wine or repairing shoes - hoping to earn some income for themselves and their families. Overall, this photograph offers us a glimpse into the daily lives of Parisians during this time period - capturing both moments of joy and hardship that coexisted within the Mouffetard Quarter. It serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity, life continues to go on with its own unique rhythm in every corner of society.
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