J. Muller, The Slave Market, 19th Century, Oil Painting on Copper Plate

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The slave market – signed j. Muller – oil painting on copper plate – french school, 19th century

a striking … Read more The slave market – signed j. Muller – oil painting on copper plate – french school, 19th century

a striking orientalist scene, entitled the slave market, executed in oil on a copper plate, signed lower right j. Muller paris. This exquisite technique, used by some 19th-century academic artists, lends the work exceptional finesse in its details and a perfectly smooth surface.

the composition depicts a slave market in a setting inspired by orientalist fantasies, typical of the romantic era. The academic style, the refined expressions, and the richness of the costumes make this work a remarkable piece.

antique giltwood frame adorned with blue velvet, in harmony with the subject.

condition: very good overall condition, some minor superficial cracks due to age.

support: oil painting on copper plate.

dimensions:

– dimensions of the plate: 28.5 × 39.5 cm

– dimensions with frame: 52 × 62 cm

a rare and high-quality work, ideal for collectors of 19th-century orientalist and academic painting. See less