"le Marché De Salaga" 1892

edouardriou

landscape illustration sketch

amateur sketch

ink painting

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

fluid art

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

mixed medium

environment sketch

"Le Marché de Salaga" is an 1892 wood engraving by French illustrator Edouard Riou. It depicts a bustling marketplace in Salaga, Ghana, showcasing the lively commerce and cultural exchange of the region. The artist captures the scene with meticulous detail, from the intricate patterns of the clothing to the expressions of the people. Riou's work provides a glimpse into the daily life of a vibrant African community at the end of the 19th century.