The artwork titled “Dying Slave and Figures at a Table” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1887 in Paris, France. Executed with chalk, pencil, and ink on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. It is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays a dynamic yet somber scene dominated by a central figure evocative of a ‘dying slave,’ whose form is meticulously rendered through a combination of bold and delicate lines. To the right, several figures are seated around a table, their postures and expressions contributing to the overall solemn atmosphere. The interplay of light and shadow, achieved through van Gogh’s adept use of cross-hatching, imparts a sense of depth and realism. The composition invites contemplation, capturing a poignant moment frozen in time.
