The Slavery in the North c. 19th - 20th century

"The Slavery in the North" is a poignant sketch by the French artist Jean-Louis Forain, created sometime between the 19th and 20th centuries. The artwork depicts a group of impoverished women and children standing before a stern-looking soldier. The scene likely reflects the harsh realities of poverty and social inequality during this period. Forain's expressive brushstrokes capture the raw emotion of the moment, highlighting the vulnerability of the women and children and the rigid authority of the soldier. This sketch, while lacking detailed information about its creation and context, provides a glimpse into the social commentary that often characterized Forain's work.