Street cries, Alsace (?) circa 1810-1820

Four drawings with ink on paper presenting street professions, made circa 1810-1820 in Alsace (?).

The first one is titled « linvalide md deguille avec sa choette (sic) » (= the invalid needles’ merchant with his owl). The second « Croscheteur portant un Segretaire (sic) » (= “Crocheteur” carrying a writing desk). The third « a Retammée les culier les fourchette » (= recoating the spoons, the forks). The fourth and last « Mrde portant Samanne sur Sateite » (= Merchant carrying her wicker basket on her head).

Period : circa 1810-1820

Frame dimensions :
Height : 33,5 cm
Width : 29,5-30 cm

View dimensions :
Height : 24-28 cm
Width : 20-22,5 cm

Condition : good, few spots