The Babylonian Marriage Market | Edwin Long | 1875 Frame Options:Art Print created in the early 1900s

created in the early 1900s

Known for his bold and emotive style

and the varying effects of light at different times of the day and in different weather conditions

"The Dead Miner" serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by those who sought fortune in the goldfields

is surrounded by nightmarish creatures like bats

The Babylonian Marriage Market | Edwin Long | 1875 Frame Options:Art Print created in the early 1900sAbout the artwork: "The Babylonian Marriage Market" (1875) by Edwin Long is a detailed and vivid representation of an ancient custom, inspired by Herodotus' account of marriage auctions in Babylon. The painting depicts a bustling market scene where women are being auctioned for marriage, with wealthier men bidding on the most attractive women, while funds from these bids are used to marry off less wealthy or less desirable women. Longs composition