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A group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
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A group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia, 1864. In the centre '...is a Tartar trader of importance, weary of half an hour's beating about the bush, endeavouring to bring his bargaining to a conclusion; but he is foiled in his praiseworthy attempt by a cunning, bearded, tea-drinking Russian merchant...an Armenian, aristocratic and thin, stalks off, his honest conscience forbidding him to be a party to such cheating. Chinamen, too, are seen sprinkled amongst the motley crowd at Nijni...The stout fellow about to hoist a package is one of the common Tartars, who do most of the porterage work at Nijni...In the figure with a stick, to the right, may be recognised the beggar of the country, his head bare save a thatching of matted hair, which hangs down in wild confusion over his repulsive face; his decrepit body protected from the rays of a burning sun by a sheepskin coat, redolent of grease in many forms. In the background are represented two Cossacks going their rounds...On the left is a Tartar woman, her head enveloped in a thin handkerchief, her body clothed with the jacket peculiar to these people - very short in the waist and lined with fur; thickly padded'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print by Mason Jackson captures a scene from the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod in Central Russia in 1864. The image is teeming with activity and diversity, showcasing a group of individuals engaged in various activities.
In the center of the photograph, we see a Tartar trader negotiating with a cunning Russian merchant, highlighting the bustling atmosphere of trade and commerce at the fair. An aristocratic Armenian man walks away, refusing to partake in what he perceives as cheating, showcasing his integrity amidst the chaos.
The presence of Chinamen amongst the crowd adds to the multicultural tapestry depicted in this snapshot of history. A stout Tartar porter prepares to hoist a package while a beggar with wild hair and a sheepskin coat looks on from afar.
Two Cossacks patrol in the background, adding an element of authority to the scene. A Tartar woman wearing traditional clothing completes this vivid tableau of life at Nijni Novgorod during this significant annual event.
Mason Jackson's keen eye for detail and composition brings this historical moment to life, offering viewers a glimpse into the vibrant world of 19th-century Russia. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable historical document capturing everyday life at one of Russia's most important fairs.
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