The cotton market: Workers in the cotton market 1869

"The Cotton Market: Workers in the Cotton Market" is a 1869 engraving by Émile Bayard, a French artist known for his depictions of everyday life. The image captures the hard work and toil of workers in the cotton industry. The three men, dressed in simple clothing, sit amongst large bales of cotton. The detail in the engraving creates a sense of realism, depicting the texture of the cotton and the expressions on the men’s faces. The image is a testament to the importance of the cotton industry in the 19th century and the role of workers in its production.