Fruit Seller
ca. 1850
Francisco 'Pancho' Fierro was a master of 'costumbrismo'—a realist movement focused on capturing local customs and daily life in 19th-century Latin America. Essentially the street photographer of Lima, Peru, he documented the bustling streets with incredible detail before cameras were common. Here, a fruit seller perches on a mule, balancing a gigantic tray of pink and green produce. The rider sports a tall, conical straw hat and a flashy red vest, showcasing the vibrant local fashion of the 1850s. The number '22' in the corner hints that this was part of a massive series where Fierro cataloged every type of worker and trader he could find.
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