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C1822
Shrimps!
Artist:
William Hogarth
Selling shellfish in the street was normally the work of the wives or daughters of fishmongers who ran stalls in markets. The Shrimp Girl is shown balancing a characteristically large dish-shaped basket on her head, in which can be seen … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Shrimps!
Date:
C1822
Artist:
William Hogarth
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Original copper engraving.
Image Size:
205mm
x 270mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1822
Description:
Selling shellfish in the street was normally the work of the wives or daughters of fishmongers who ran stalls in markets. The Shrimp Girl is shown balancing a characteristically large dish-shaped basket on her head, in which can be seen mussels, shrimps and a half-pint pewter jug for measuring purposes.
