The Slave Market [recto]
1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a tense scene in what looks like a dimly lit room. A group of people in loose robes stand around a man kneeling on the floor, his head bowed. One man in a long coat stands tall, pointing downward, while another sits nearby holding a long stick. The background has rough stone walls and a few small objects, like a bottle and a lantern, scattered on the ground. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion, especially in the faces and hands. The gray tones and ink shading make the scene feel dramatic and urgent. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layers of lines.
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