Plate 11: four street vendors from Madrid selling different kinds of fish, from 'Los Gritos de Madrid' (The Cries of Madrid) by Miguel Gamborino

Plate 11: four street vendors from Madrid selling different kinds of fish, from 'Los Gritos de Madrid' (The Cries of Madrid) 1809 - 1817

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

water colours

antique

yellowing background

photo restoration

print

coloured pencil

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This hand-colored etching, created by Miguel Gamborino between 1809 and 1817, is part of his iconic series, "Los Gritos de Madrid" (The Cries of Madrid). The plate depicts four street vendors from Madrid selling various kinds of fish. The artist skillfully portrays the daily life of commoners in Madrid, capturing the bustling atmosphere of the marketplace. The series was highly popular for its detailed depiction of local life and its vibrant colors. "Los Gritos de Madrid" is a significant example of Spanish printmaking and remains an important cultural document.