Market Day, Rue Mouffetard, on the Left Bank, Paris 1951

"Market Day, Rue Mouffetard, on the Left Bank, Paris" is a black and white photograph taken in 1951 by renowned photographer Gordon Parks. The image depicts a bustling marketplace on the Left Bank of Paris, capturing the daily life of ordinary people. The composition is centered around a man, possibly a vendor, in a knitted sweater and cap, who appears to be choosing from a basket of goods, with a woman looking on. Price tags for "Endives" and "Reinettes du Mans" add a realistic touch to the scene. This photograph, taken during Parks' time in Paris, is a testament to his keen eye for capturing moments of human interaction and social realism.