Antique Vendor Polishing Brass Candlesticks in Cúcuta Market

Golden hour light falls through heavy overcast skies to warm the brass candlesticks resting on a weathered wooden stall table in Cúcuta. A vendor's hands move rhythmically, their fingers gripping a soft cloth as they rub away tarnish from the curved metal stems. The candlesticks reflect a soft, amber glow that contrasts with the muted gray tones of the cloud cover above. Surrounding the polished items, stacks of old books and faded ceramic plates create a textured backdrop of varied earth tones. The vendor wears a simple apron stained with dust, their sleeves rolled up to reveal forearms dusted with metal polish. A small oil lamp on the table casts a flickering firelight that highlights the intricate engravings on the brass bases. at the edge is a single streak of polish residue caught on the rim of a nearby ceramic bowl.