Oyster Seller 1738

"Oyster Seller" is an etching by Anne Claude Philippe Caylus, dated 1738. It depicts a young woman, wearing a simple dress and carrying a basket filled with oysters on her back. The etching is characterized by its detailed rendering of the woman's clothing and the basket. The composition is a classic example of Rococo-era portraiture, focusing on the everyday life of common people. The etching is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This artwork provides a glimpse into the daily life and trade of 18th-century France.