Woman with a Candelabra
ca. 1850
Step into 19th-century Lima with this charming watercolor by Francisco "Pancho" Fierro, a master of capturing everyday street life. The subject, elegantly dressed in a vibrant blue skirt and sheer embroidered shawl, carefully balances a smoking candelabra draped with a delicate white cloth. Fierro was famous for his costumbrista style, essentially creating a visual diary of Peruvian society, fashion, and customs during a time of great political change. His lively illustrations give us a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the daily routines and distinct personalities of the people who walked the streets of Lima over 150 years ago.
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