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The Beaucaire Fair (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The Beaucaire Fair (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR616908 The Beaucaire Fair (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bout, Peeter or Pieter (1658-1719); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: foire; suspended in 1720, due to an epidemic, the plague, re-established in 1723; ); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 12810429
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Bouches Du Rhone Busy Buying Commercial Cows Fair Foire Gard Languedoc Roussillon Merchants Provence Rhone Selling Trading Unloading Vendors Beaucaire Vendor
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This photo print, titled "The Beaucaire Fair" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of a vibrant trading town. The engraving, created by Peeter or Pieter Bout between 1658 and 1719, beautifully captures the essence of this historical event. Set against the backdrop of the Rhone River and its majestic bridge, we are transported to Beaucaire in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence. The fair was suspended in 1720 due to an epidemic but later re-established in 1723. This image allows us to witness a moment frozen in time before that unfortunate interruption. The scene is teeming with activity as merchants from all walks of life engage in lively trade. Vendors can be seen unloading fish baskets from boats while others tend to their cattle and horses nearby. Carriages and carts filled with goods traverse the busy streets as buyers eagerly peruse their options. The architecture of the city buildings adds another layer of charm to this snapshot from centuries past. It serves as a testament to both French history and commerce during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we cannot help but marvel at how it encapsulates a world long gone yet still resonates with echoes of human endeavor and interaction. This extraordinary photograph invites us on a journey through time, offering glimpses into an era when fairs like these were vital hubs for economic exchange and cultural enrichment.
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