The image depicts a charcoal and paint sketch of a somber scene. A woman crouches on the left side wearing a headscarf, a long skirt, and a dark shawl; she holds her face in her hands. To her right, a man in a military uniform with a hat and a rifle stands; he grips the wrist of a man in a blue shirt and light-colored pants. Behind them, several people are lined up, with some wearing hats; they seem to be predominantly dressed in dark clothing. The background is a solid beige color with some faint sketch marks visible behind the figures. The overall mood appears to be one of sadness and oppression. The image is titled "The Slavery in the North" and attributed to Jean Louis Forain.
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- 1263 × 877 px
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