Passers By Collection
"Capturing the Modernisation of Street Jobs
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"Capturing the Modernisation of Street Jobs: A Glimpse into Passers By" Step back in time and witness the transformation of street jobs through captivating illustrations and photographs. In "The Passantes, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we are transported to Asia, specifically India's bustling Bombay in 1952, where a vendor of baskets skillfully navigates the crowded streets. Meanwhile, in Turkey's Istanbul, Galata Bridge stands tall as the Mosque of Sultan Validè graces the background in a snapshot from 1951. Traveling further back in time to 1914 Paris, we find ourselves at Cafe du Croissant on the corner of rue du Croissant and rue Montmartre. It was here that Jean Jaures met his tragic fate. The black and white photograph transports us to that fateful day. Venturing even deeper into history, an oil on canvas painting from Milan takes us to a street scene in 1881. The hustle and bustle captured by the artist showcases life during that era. Moving forward to c. 1900 Paris, a photolitho postcard depicts Rue Saint-Lazare with its vibrant energy frozen in time. Monuments also play their part in this journey through passers-by's lives - Leon Gambetta is immortalized through bronze and stone at Cour Napoleon within Louvre premises (1888). And who can forget Gare de l'Est? An illustration from "Paris dans sa splendeur" brings forth memories of travelers rushing past its grand facade. Asnieres paints a serene picture with its banks along River Seine accompanied by a railway bridge circa 1900 while Church of St. Laurent stands proudly amidst Parisian streets as illustrated beautifully from "Paris dans sa splendeur. " Through these glimpses into various cities across different eras, we witness not only modernization but also timeless moments frozen forever – each passer-by carrying their own story, their own purpose.