Marktkooplieden in Havana c. 1848

"Marktkooplieden in Havana" is a lithograph by French artist Frédéric Mialhe, created around 1848. It depicts a bustling marketplace in Havana, Cuba, capturing the everyday life of the city's inhabitants. The scene is filled with figures, including vendors carrying baskets and bags, a man transporting a large pot on his head, and people loading hay onto a horse. The composition focuses on the details of the bustling marketplace, with the church in the background providing a sense of place. This work exemplifies Mialhe's interest in depicting scenes of daily life in foreign lands, providing viewers with a glimpse into the culture and activities of another time and place.