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Tobacco merchants, From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil of Jean Baptiste Debret, 1834
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Tobacco merchants, From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil of Jean Baptiste Debret, 1834
History of Exploration, Brazil, 19th century. Tobacco merchants. From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil of Jean Baptiste Debret, 1834
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Media ID 9571939
© DEA / G. DAGLI ORTI
Buying Industry Jean Baptiste Debret Medium Group Of People Merchant Selling Store Street Tobacco Trading
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a vibrant scene from 19th century Brazil, showcasing the bustling world of tobacco merchants. Taken from Jean Baptiste Debret's renowned book "Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil" published in 1834, this historical gem offers a fascinating glimpse into the country's rich trading history. The image portrays a lively street filled with activity as merchants engage in buying and selling tobacco products. The full-length composition allows us to appreciate the intricate details of their store, which stands proudly amidst other buildings on the busy thoroughfare. The horizontal format perfectly frames this medium-sized group of people, all immersed in their daily transactions. Debret's illustration and painting skills shine through in this outdoor depiction, capturing both the architectural beauty of the building exterior and the animated interactions between buyers and sellers. With its warm tones and natural lighting that suggests it was taken during daylight hours, this photograph evokes a sense of authenticity that transports us back to an era when tobacco played a significant role in Brazil's economy. As we admire this remarkable piece from Universal Images Group (UIG), let us reflect on how it serves as an invaluable window into history—a testament to Jean Baptiste Debret's dedication to documenting Brazil's past for generations to come.
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