The Slave Market, Cairo
Summary
The composition is dominated by a central group of figures situated outdoors and wearing loose robes with head coverings; a section of the group to the left are predominantly reclining on the ground as those to the right remain seated, and a third section of the group stand in the centre behind those on the ground. Extending across the background is a wall or embankment on the top of which are congregated a separate group of figures, some seated with their backs to the viewer.
Object Name
The Slave Market, Cairo
Creators Name
Date Created
1838 (circa)
Dimensions
support: 23.3cm x 34.3cm
accession number
1920.632
Collection Group
Place of creation
Africa
Support
paper
Medium
watercolour
gouache
pencil
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
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