1793
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Group of Negros, as imported to be sold for Slaves is a 1793 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a group of people, some of whom are wearing loincloths, while others are shirtless. A man in a hat and long coat is pointing a stick at them. In the background, there appears to be a ship with flags. The scene is rendered in a detailed, cross-hatched style, with a focus on the textures of the clothing and the surroundings. The overall mood of the image is one of tension and unease. For more information on the artist who created this work, look up Blake, William.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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