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Citoyenne Rollet
Title
Traité des Nègres [The Slave Trade]
Publication Place / Date
Paris / 1794
Image Dimensions
17.5 x 13.25 inches
Color
Hand Colored
Condition
VG+
Stock# 93236
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This rare 1794 color-printed stipple engraving, titled Traite des Nègres, powerfully condemns the slave trade by depicting an African man selling a family of Africans to a European, with a slave ship in the background, and commemorates the abolition of slavery by the French National Convention.

The historical context of this piece is significant, as it was produced during the early years of the French Revolution, when the National Convention voted to abolish slavery on 16 Pluviôse in the second year of the French Republic (February 4, 1794). The engraving serves as a visual reminder of the inhumane practice of the slave trade and the crucial moment in history when the French government took a stand against it. The artist, George Morland, was a prominent British painter known for his evocative depictions of social issues and everyday life.

The engraving is characterized by its intricate detail and expert use of color, executed by the skilled engraver Citoyenne Rollet. The image captures the raw emotions of the moment, with the African slaver accompanied by a young boy holding a gun, seemingly representing the violence and coercion inherent in the trade. In the background, a slave ship looms, a reminder of the transatlantic journey that awaited the captured individuals.

Published in Paris on Rue St. Denis Section Bon-Conseil by Depeuille, this rare and important work serves as a poignant testament to the historical struggle against slavery and the role of art in confronting societal injustices. The Traite des Nègres is a significant artifact that reflects the sentiments of the French Revolution and the shifting attitudes towards slavery during this transformative period.

This engraving directly follows the 1791 Slave Trade mezzotint after Morland: www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.119677.html

Condition Description
Color-printed stipple engraving finished by hand.
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