"A ragged girl with a basket of mackerel confronts a woman at the front door of a respectable house; at their feet a dog and cat snarl at each other; lower right, the shadow of two unseen men watching the scene; in the background, a shop sign showing the traditional image of 'A man loaded with mischief'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Maquereaux, maquereaux monsieur, madame en voulez vous des maquereaux
Description:
Titles in English and French etched below image., Printmaker and publication information from first plate in series., Eighth plate from: Twelve London cries done from the life by P. Sandby. London, 1760., and Plate numbered "8" beneath lower right corner of image.
Publisher:
F. Vivarez and by P. Sandby
Subject (Topic):
Street vendors, Fishmongers, Baskets, Dogs, and Cats
"Two women with flat baskets of oysters on their heads, walking into the left foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Excellentes huitres et bonnes huitres à étuver
Description:
Titles in English and French etched below image., Printmaker and publication information from first plate in series., Tenth plate from: Twelve London cries done from the life by P. Sandby. London, 1760., and Plate numbered "10" beneath lower right corner of image.
Publisher:
F. Vivarez and by P. Sandby
Subject (Topic):
Street vendors, Baskets, Fishmongers, and Staffs (Sticks)
