Commercial Activity Collection

La Fontaines Fables - The Charlatan
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Charlatan. A dishonest merchant tries to sell a sick donkey at market

Victorian London - Lemonade Vendor
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A character sketch of a selling lemonade on the street

Victorian London - Match Seller
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Character sketch of an old man selling matches on the street circa 1870

Victorian London - Second hand clothes market
" Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Second hand clothes market Gloucester Street, New Cut circa 1870."

Family House Budget
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Farming Couple
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing a farmer and his wife selling their produce, 1512

Christ Expelling The Sellers From The Temple (oil on canvas, re-lined
3822369 Christ Expelling The Sellers From The Temple (oil on canvas, re-lined by Jouvenet, Jean-Baptiste (1644-1717) ( attr)

Old Fashioned Cash Register
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Rabbit With Parasol
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Handbag
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William Hogarths The Pieman
Vintage engraving of William Hogarths Illustration The Pieman, 18th century street vendor carrying a tray of pies on his head

Lady Liberty (triad of primary colors)
Illustrations of Lady Liberty Pop Art style (triad of primary colors: yellow, red and blue

Lady Liberty (triad of secondary colors)
Illustrations of Lady Liberty Pop Art style (triad of secondary colors: orange, green and violet)

Lady Liberty (triads of primary and secondary colors)
Illustrations of Lady Liberty Pop Art style (triads of primary colors: yellow, red and blue and secondary colors: orange, green and violet)

Custom House at Yokohama
Vintage engraving showing the Custom House at Yokohama, Japan, 1861

Dickenss Dombey and Son - a woman selling flowers
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickens Dombey and Son. Before they had gone very far, they encountered a woman selling flowers; when the Captain, stopping short

Bouquet seller in the market, New Orleans 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Bouquet seller in the market, New Orleans 19th Century

Selling Gumbo, New Orleans, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Selling Gumbo, New Orleans, 19th Century

French Vegetable Market, New Orleans, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of the French Vegetable Market, New Orleans, 19th Century

French Meat Market, New Orleans, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of the French Meat Market, New Orleans, 19th Century

Weighing bales of cotton, New Orleans 19th Century
Vintage engraving of men Weighing bales of cotton, New Orleans 19th Century

Victorian London - The Custom House
Vintage engraving of The Custom House on the north bank of the Thames in the City of London was formerly in use for the collection of customs duties. 1893

History of Fashion, 18th Century Marchande de Rubans
Vintage engraving of a French MMarchande de Rubans (Ribbon seller), 1774, 18th Century

History of Fashion Marchand de mise en couleur sans frottage
Vintage engraving of a Marchand de mise en couleur sans frottage, 19th Century

Brooklyn Bridge from 1878
Illustration of a Brooklyn Bridge from 1878

Multimedia eye, symbolic image for data stream analysis

Feed The Guns
7th October 1918: A sign round the base of Nelsons column encourages people to buy War Bonds at the Feed the Guns campaign held in Trafalgar Square

Coal Queuing During a Strike
Full-length image of people queuing up to buy coal during a coal strike, possibly New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Getty Images)

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"Unveiling the Charlatan: Commercial Activity in La Fontaine's Fables" Step into Victorian London, where the bustling streets are filled with vendors and their enticing wares. The lemonade vendor quenches the thirst of passersby on hot summer days, while the match seller provides a flickering light to guide them through dimly lit alleys. In this vibrant cityscape, one cannot miss the second-hand clothes market, where bargains await those seeking fashionable attire without breaking their family house budget. Meanwhile, a hardworking farming couple toils away in fields nearby, reaping nature's bounty to sustain themselves and contribute to commercial activity. Yet amidst this lively scene emerges an unexpected twist - Christ expelling sellers from the temple. William Hogarth's masterpiece captures a powerful moment of protest against exploitative practices within commerce itself. As we delve deeper into history, an old-fashioned cash register reminds us of simpler times when transactions were recorded with satisfying clicks and clacks. A whimsical rabbit carrying a parasol adds charm to our journey through various forms of commercial activity. And what better companion for any modern-day shopper than a trusty handbag? This essential accessory has evolved over time but remains an emblematic symbol of consumerism and personal style. Finally, we arrive at "The Pieman, " immortalized by William Hogarth once again. This iconic figure represents street food vendors who catered to hungry crowds during busy market days – showcasing how even humble trades contribute significantly to commercial activity. Our exploration concludes at Yokohama's Custom House – a testament to global trade connections that have shaped economies throughout history. Here lies evidence that commercial activity extends far beyond local markets or individual businesses; it is intertwined with cultural exchange and economic growth on a grand scale.