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Paijs-Bas. Amsterdam Fishwoman / Poissonière d'Amsterdam
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Paijs-Bas. Amsterdam Fishwoman / Poissonière d'Amsterdam

Ludwig Gottlieb Portman · 1840 - 1851 · etching; stippelets; paper; watercolor (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A fishmonger accosts a man with a tall hat. Next to her a basket with fish and a basket with a teapot. She warms her feet with a stove. Later state in which the man's wig has been replaced by a hat. Subject headings within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Profession and business. Female profession and business. Food and drink.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePaijs-Bas. Amsterdamsche Vischvrouw / Poissonière d'Amsterdam. 1840 - 1851. Ludwig Gottlieb Portman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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