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Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, London, Pieter Angillis, 1685-1734, Flemish
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Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, London, Pieter Angillis, 1685-1734, Flemish
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1685 1734 Costume Covent Fence Flemish Garden Genre Gesture Great Britain Marketplace Pieter Potatoes Seller Selling Subject United Kingdom Vegetable Asparagus Cabbages
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The captivating print titled "Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, London" transports viewers to the bustling streets of 18th-century England. Captured by Flemish artist Pieter Angillis between 1685 and 1734, this genre painting showcases a vibrant marketplace scene in Great Britain's capital city. In the foreground stands a woman dressed in traditional attire, her hands gracefully gesturing towards an array of fresh produce. Asparagus, cabbages, and potatoes are neatly arranged on wooden crates beside her. The seller's expertise is evident as she engages with potential customers passing by. Beyond the vegetable seller, a charming church can be seen in the background. Its towering spire adds a sense of grandeur to the humble market setting. A rustic fence encloses the area, creating a boundary between commerce and everyday life. Angillis' meticulous attention to detail brings this historical moment to life. Each brushstroke captures not only the physical appearance but also the essence of Covent Garden during this era. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable glimpse into London's past. Whether displayed in homes or galleries, "Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden" invites viewers to appreciate the beauty found within ordinary scenes from centuries ago. It reminds us that even daily routines like selling vegetables can hold profound cultural significance worth preserving for generations to come.
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