Market Woman Collection

Merchant in a fur coat, 1920. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Merchant in a fur coat, 1920. Found in the collection of Regional W. Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv

Women of Tudor England
City women and a country-woman in Elizabethan England, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

At the fair. Scenes of life during the Biedermeier period. Creator: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
At the fair. Scenes of life during the Biedermeier period. Private Collection

africa, Cape Verde, Sao Vicente, Mindelo. Market

Jews Clothes Mart, in Houndsditch (engraving)
7181316 Jews Clothes Mart, in Houndsditch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jews Clothes Mart, in Houndsditch)

A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print)
7237126 A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236879 The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Parrocel, Charles (1688-1752); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fair at Venice, 18th century)

News Vendor, France, c. 1840 (engraving)
1721843 News Vendor, France, c. 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century)

Street Market, Ireland, 1879 (engraving)
1721753 Street Market, Ireland, 1879 (engraving) by Irish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Market in a street, Ireland, 1879, engraving)

Woman giving a melon to a Marie Antoinettes warder, 1793. 1815 (engraving)
7236010 Woman giving a melon to a Marie Antoinettes warder, 1793.1815 (engraving) by Leroy, Sebastien (Denis Sebastien) (d.1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishermen Selling their Catch on the Beach (oil on canvas)
147384 Fishermen Selling their Catch on the Beach (oil on canvas) by Neyn, Pieter de (1597-1639); 35.2x52.6 cm; Private Collection

17th century Dutch spectacles seller offering his wares to a wom, 1803 (engraving)
7233057 17th century Dutch spectacles seller offering his wares to a wom, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234129 Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China)

The camelots of Paris: the little tricolour cockade merchant, 1898 (illustration)
7211531 The camelots of Paris: the little tricolour cockade merchant, 1898 (illustration) by Kauffmann, Paul Adolphe (1849-1940); (add.info.: Les camelots de Paris)

Georgian milkmaid serving cups of milk to a chimney sweep. 1831 (engraving)
7234817 Georgian milkmaid serving cups of milk to a chimney sweep.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A cobbler buying a bust from a travelling Italian sculptor. 1831 (engraving)
7234811 A cobbler buying a bust from a travelling Italian sculptor. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)
7234804 A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach)

British marketwoman with basket of produce, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234200 British marketwoman with basket of produce, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British marketwoman with basket of produce)

17th century Dutch pedlar with straw box of wares seated by a ro, 1803 (engraving)
7233060 17th century Dutch pedlar with straw box of wares seated by a ro, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Green Market, behind New Market buildings (b / w photo)
7191259 Green Market, behind New Market buildings (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Market, behind New Market buildings)

Chinese woman selling chow-chow pickles, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234145 Chinese woman selling chow-chow pickles, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese woman selling chow-chow)

A View of Calcutta, c. 1820 (aquatint)
417248 A View of Calcutta, c.1820 (aquatint) by Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856); Private Collection

Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893
7202669 Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893 by Seppo (active late 1890s); 182, 4 x 276 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234180 Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s)

Sir Harry Dimsdale, foolish muffin seller, 1807. 1869 (lithograph)
7232967 Sir Harry Dimsdale, foolish muffin seller, 1807. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Harry Dimsdale, foolish muffin seller, 1758-1811)

Itinerant cake-seller with baskets of cakes, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232983 Itinerant cake-seller with baskets of cakes, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Itinerant cake-seller with baskets of cakes)

London Cries, "Cauliflower"(colour litho)
7181650 London Cries, " Cauliflower" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Cries)

Birds seizing Food from the Tray of an Eastern Baker, Genesis xl, 16, 17 (engraving)
7180902 Birds seizing Food from the Tray of an Eastern Baker, Genesis xl, 16, 17 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Old English Fair, the Spicer (litho)
7182007 An Old English Fair, the Spicer (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old English Fair, the Spicer)

THE SELLER OF NOVELTIES IN PARIS, 1873 (oil on canvas)
7215245 THE SELLER OF NOVELTIES IN PARIS, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

View of the Fish Market, Harderwijck, 1864 (oil on panel)
6431715 View of the Fish Market, Harderwijck, 1864 (oil on panel) by Springer, Cornelius (1817-91); 31.5x41.5 cm; Private Collection

Toy-man of Pekin (engraving)
7192430 Toy-man of Pekin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toy-man of Pekin. Illustration for Wonderland or Curiosities of Nature and Art by Wood Smith)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fruitiere; Green-grocer; Gemusehandlerin (engraving)
7196097 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fruitiere; Green-grocer; Gemusehandlerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruitiere; Green-grocer; Gemusehandlerin)

A street bookstall in New York, 1874 (engraving)
7212173 A street bookstall in New York, 1874 (engraving) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); (add.info.: A street bookstall in New York in the 1870 s)

Costumes of Wales: Market Woman (litho)
7192359 Costumes of Wales: Market Woman (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market Woman)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marchand ambulant; Street-hawker; Hausirer (engraving)
7196630 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marchand ambulant; Street-hawker; Hausirer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchand ambulant; Street-hawker; Hausirer)

Vede et les dames de la Halle (engraving)
7179554 Vede et les dames de la Halle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vede et les dames de la Halle)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Etalage; Show-of-goods; Aushangen (engraving)
7195923 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Etalage; Show-of-goods; Aushangen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etalage; Show-of-goods; Aushangen)

"Sweet Lavender"(colour litho)
7181915 " Sweet Lavender" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sweet Lavender." Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903)

"Any yaller stone, mum?"(colour litho)
7181727 " Any yaller stone, mum?" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Any yaller stone, mum)

London Cries, "Chairs to mend! Umbrellas to mend!!"(colour litho)
7181584 London Cries, " Chairs to mend! Umbrellas to mend!!" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Cries, " Chairs to mend)

London: The Muffin Man (b / w photo)
7165297 London: The Muffin Man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Muffin Man)

A French Fruit-Market (colour litho)
7165742 A French Fruit-Market (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French Fruit-Market)

Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration)
7211596 Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: Parisian sketches)

WANDERING TRADES - THE CIARLATANO, 17th-18th century
7206381 WANDERING TRADES - THE CIARLATANO, 17th-18th century by Mitelli, Giuseppe Maria (1634-1718); (add.info.: Ciarlatano TRADES vendor of pozioni and antidotes against the poison of the snakes)

Who can be thankless? Not I, not I (engraving)
7180753 Who can be thankless? Not I, not I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who can be thankless? Not I, not I)

Rote oder weisze Rosen? (Red or white roses, Sir?), 1895 (watercolour)
7205676 Rote oder weisze Rosen? (Red or white roses, Sir?), 1895 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

The Flower Seller (engraving)
7188311 The Flower Seller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Seller. Illustration for Home Words (1892)

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"Unveiling the Resilient Market Women: A Glimpse into their Timeless Trade" From the bustling streets of Tudor England to the vibrant markets of Cape Verde, market women have been an integral part of societies throughout history. These enterprising women, depicted in various forms of art and engravings, embody strength, resilience, and a determination to provide for themselves and their families. In Boris Michaylovich Kustodiev's masterpiece "Merchant in a fur coat, " we catch a glimpse of a woman donning luxurious attire while engaging in trade. Her confident stance speaks volumes about her role as a shrewd businesswoman amidst the changing times. Traveling further south to Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, we witness the vibrant energy of local markets captured through vivid imagery. The colors and sounds intertwine with the spirit of these African market women who tirelessly offer their goods to eager customers seeking fresh produce or unique crafts. Venturing back to Europe, Houndsditch reveals another facet of market life - Jews Clothes Mart. This engraving showcases how diverse communities came together within bustling urban centers like London to engage in commerce across cultural boundaries. The allure of trade extends beyond Europe's borders as well. In an East Slavic state painting from 1909, we witness merchants exchanging goods along ancient trading routes. Here too, women play an essential role by participating actively in this thriving economic network. Moving forward through time brings us closer to more recent depictions such as "A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask. " This print captures not only the elegance but also highlights how even seemingly mundane items were traded by these resourceful individuals. Across centuries and continents alike, street markets have remained vital hubs for both commerce and social interaction. An enchanting lithograph titled "The fair at Venice" transports us back to 18th-century Italy where vendors entice passersby with their colorful displays, creating a vibrant tapestry of sights and sounds.