Purchasing Fruit [A French Mulatress Purchasing Fruit from a Negro Wench]

Agostino Brunias

Created:
Movement:
unknown
None
key Notes:
Colonial commerce, racial dynamics.
Share:
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
New game
story of the work:

"Purchasing Fruit [A French Mulatress Purchasing Fruit from a Negro Wench]" is an 18th-century painting by Agostino Brunias, an Italian artist known for his depictions of Caribbean life and culture during the colonial period. The work illustrates the interactions between different racial and social groups in the Caribbean, reflecting the complexities of colonial society and the dynamics of commerce and identity in that era.

Description of the work:

"Purchasing Fruit [A French Mulatress Purchasing Fruit from a Negro Wench]" by Agostino Brunias depicts a vibrant market scene characterized by the interaction between figures of African descent engaged in a transaction. The composition is notable for its rich color palette, detailed textile patterns, and the depiction of tropical fruits, which collectively emphasize the cultural and social dynamics of colonial Caribbean life in the 18th century.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

Could this content be improved?

Please let us know and we will be happy to correct it. We have put a ton of effort into collating and organizing all of this.
We may follow up with questions.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Purchasing Fruit [A French Mulatress Purchasing Fruit from a Negro Wench]