Slavery

Dumerlus Jeune

Haiti Friends Collection

The life of exploitation and oppression is captured in this painting. In the foreground, white colonizers are forcing enslaved individuals to extract gold. The enslaved workers are shown in various states of suffering, exhaustion and despair, highlighting the brutal conditions they endure. In the background, soldiers stand guard, adding a layer of intimidation and control and emphasizing the power dynamics at play. The overall composition of the painting illustrates the harsh realities and injustices faced by the enslaved people.