Market porters and fishwomen dancing around a statue of Henri IV.

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Porters and fishwomen (poissardes) of Les Halles market dancing around the statue of Henri IV. In the centre is the Marquis, dressed like a French noble, followed by a drummer and organ grinder. Handcoloured aquatint engraving after an illustration credited to Victor Auver from "A Tour through Paris," William Sams, London, 1825.

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Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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