Prentverkoper op een brug te Parijs 1821

"Prentverkoper op een brug te Parijs" (Printseller on a Bridge in Paris) is an 1821 hand-colored lithograph by Jean Henri Marlet depicting a street scene in Paris. It is one of a series of prints called "Tableaux de Paris", which documented the daily life of the city. In this scene, a printseller displays his wares on a bridge, while passersby stop to look and perhaps purchase prints. Marlet's attention to detail and realistic depiction of the scene provide a glimpse into Parisian society during the early 19th century. The lithograph's small size (247 mm x 328 mm) suggests that it was likely intended for personal viewing or as a souvenir. This artwork is a prime example of the artistic trend of "Tableaux de Paris", which was a genre of art that depicted the daily life of Paris and its inhabitants.