

Nightlife in Philadelphia—an Oyster Barrow in front of the Chestnut Street Theater
Colorful drawing of people gathered around an oyster barrow. The oyster barrow has a wooden frame on wheels. A man wearing an apron stands behind it. A woman holding a parasol stands between two men in top hats. A man in a dark suit faces away from the viewer towards the oyster barrow. A building with columns and arched windows is in the background. A brick wall is on the right side. The people are dressed in 19th-century clothing. The man on the left wears a white apron, orange jacket, and blue pants. The man next to him wears an orange jacket and brown top hat. The woman wears a blue and white dress. The man in the dark suit wears a black top hat. The man on the right wears a blue suit and black top hat.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1811–ca. 1813
- Medium
- Watercolor and graphite on white laid paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 471 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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