The Slave Market 1882

"The Slave Market" by Gustave Boulanger depicts a scene from ancient Roman times where individuals are being sold into slavery. Painted in 1882, the artwork showcases a group of people, including men, women, and children, standing or sitting on a platform, marked with their prices, awaiting their fate. The setting is a bustling marketplace, with details like a tent and a ladder adding to the realism. Boulanger's use of light and shadow adds depth to the figures and the overall composition. The painting raises questions about the barbarity of slavery and its impact on individuals.