RE Market People

Réunion Island

The following watercolours depict some of the colourful characters that can be found in the markets of Réunion Island. The people portrayed here were observed at the open-air market of the seafront esplanade of Saint-Paul.

Watercolour of a smiling salesman in front of his flowers at an open-air market, "Vendeur fleurs," by William Walkington
Vendeur fleurs
Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

Watercolour of a creole man choosing vegetables at a sunny open-air market, "Le choix éclairé," by William Walkington
Le choix éclairé
Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

Watercolour of a smiling creole salesman with a straw hat at an open-air market, "Le bon boug," by William Walkington
Le bon boug
Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

Watercolour of a creole salesman smoking a cigarette in front of his tomatoes, "Le vendeur de tomates," by William Walkington
Le vendeur de tomates
Watercolour, 38.5 x 28.5 cms, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

Watercolour of a market salesman with a colourful shirt, a straw hat, and an intense gaze, "Le regard," by William Walkington
Le regard
Watercolour, 39 x 29 cms, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

Watercolour of a creole market salesman in a white shirt and wearing a sombrero, "Le Mexicain égaré," by William Walkington
Le Mexicain égaré
Watercolour, 28.25 x 38.25 cms, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

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