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Bronze commemorating the abolition of slavery, depicting a woman breastfeeding her infant, a man at work and a child, all set in a palm leaf décor of flowers, fruit, rushes and poison. A fine work in high relief bearing the date 1674. Indeed, this date is significant for the development of slavery under Louis XIV. The explosion in the number of slaves corresponds to decisions taken at Versailles by Louis XIV between 1671 and 1674 to promote sugar cultivation to the detriment of tobacco. Between 1674 and 1680, the number of slaves in Martinique doubled. Between 1673 and 1700, it had already increased sixfold. In 1673, the replacement of the West India Company by the Senegal Company led to a 4.5-fold increase over the following 14 years.
Good condition. Height 12 cm, weight 2 kg. Good condition. Height 12 cm, weight 2 kg.
Ref: 8JN8NBIE6O
| Condition | Good |
| Style | Other style (Bronze sculptures of Other style Style) |
| Period | 20th century (Bronze sculptures 20th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 02310, pavant, France |
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