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Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s, 1821 (engraving)
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Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s, 1821 (engraving)
7234184 Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s, 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s. She carries a net on a pole, a basket tied to her waist, and sends the catch to Billingsgate Market. Shrimp seller, Marchande de chevrettes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by William Alexander from J-B. Eyries L Angleterre ou Costumes, Moeurs et Usages des Anglais, England: Costumes, Manners and Mores of the English, Librairie de Gide Fils, Paris, 1821. Jean-Baptiste Eyries(1767-1846) was aFrenchgeographer, author and translator.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s" takes us back to a bygone era when women played an integral role in coastal communities. Created by William Alexander and engraved in 1821, this print showcases the daily life of a female shrimper during the early 19th century. Intriguingly depicted with meticulous detail, the woman carries a net on a pole as she navigates the rugged English coastline. Tied around her waist is a basket, ready to be filled with her catch of succulent shrimp. This hardworking individual would then send her bounty off to Billingsgate Market for sale. The hand-colored copperplate engraving was part of Jean-Baptiste Eyries' publication "L'Angleterre ou Costumes, Moeurs et Usages des Anglais" (England: Costumes, Manners and Mores of the English). Eyries himself was known as a French geographer and author. Through this artwork's lens, we glimpse not only one woman's profession but also gain insight into society's traditions and reliance on local resources for sustenance. The image serves as a reminder that women have long been active participants in professions traditionally associated with men. As we admire this enchanting scene from centuries past, it invites us to reflect upon our own connection to history and appreciate those who came before us - their struggles and contributions shaping our present-day world.
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