Castañera Junto a La Giralda 1850

"Castañera Junto a La Giralda" (1850), by Antonio Cabral Bejarano, depicts a street vendor selling chestnuts in front of the Giralda tower in Seville, Spain. The woman, dressed in a red shawl and green skirt, is seated at a table with a brazier beside her, suggesting the warmth of the chestnuts being roasted. The scene provides a glimpse into the everyday life of 19th-century Seville, highlighting the bustling and vibrant atmosphere of the city. The painting exemplifies Bejarano's mastery of capturing the details of daily life and portraying individuals within their historical and cultural context.