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Market Place at Goree, illustration from Cote Occidentale d Afrique
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Market Place at Goree, illustration from Cote Occidentale d Afrique
941016 Market Place at Goree, illustration from Cote Occidentale d Afrique... by Henri Frey, 1890 (litho) by Nousveaux, Edouard Auguste (1811-67); length: 29 cm; New York Public Library, USA; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23241118
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Atlantic Busy Colony Customer Customers Goree Local Market Place Markets Place Produce Senegal Senegalese Square Trading Vendor Vendors West Dakar
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Market Place at Goree" takes us back to the bustling streets of colonial Africa in the late 19th century. The image, captured by Henri Frey in 1890 and beautifully reproduced by Nousveaux, Edouard Auguste, showcases a vibrant market scene on the coast of Senegal. The Market Place at Goree is teeming with activity as local vendors proudly display their wares to eager customers. Dressed in traditional African attire, these vendors create a colorful tapestry against the backdrop of French colonial architecture. The square is alive with energy and movement as people engage in lively exchanges and haggle over prices. As we delve into this historical moment frozen in time, we catch glimpses of Senegalese culture intertwined with European influence. This market serves as a hub for trade between locals and French colonizers along the Atlantic coastline. It reflects both the customs of West Africa's indigenous population and the impact of imperial powers on their way of life. Through this evocative engraving, we are transported to an era where commerce thrived amidst cultural exchange. It offers us a window into a world where markets were not just places for economic transactions but also social gatherings that celebrated diversity and fostered connections between different communities. This print from Fine Art Finder captures an important chapter in history when Africa's coastal regions played pivotal roles in global trade networks while retaining their unique identities.
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