The Babylonian Marriage Market 1875

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"The Babylonian Marriage Market" is an oil painting by the British artist Edwin Longsden Long, created in 1875. The painting is a historical genre piece that reflects Long's interest in Orientalism and the depiction of scenes from ancient history. It measures approximately 10 feet by 5 feet and is part of the Royal Holloway collection at the University of London.

The artwork is inspired by a passage from the Histories by Herodotus, in which the ancient Greek historian describes a custom purportedly practiced in Babylon. According to Herodotus, once a year, all the marriageable young women were gathered together in one place to be auctioned off to prospective husbands. The auction began with the most attractive women and ended with those deemed less desirable, who were offered with dowries paid by the proceeds from the sale of the more beautiful women.

Long's painting vividly captures this scene, portraying a diverse array of characters and emotions. The composition is centered around the auctioneer, who gestures towards the young women who are being showcased. The prospective grooms are depicted with varying expressions of interest, while the women display a range of emotions from resignation to despair.

"The Babylonian Marriage Market" was exhibited at the Royal Academy in London in 1875 and quickly gained acclaim for its intricate detail, historical subject matter, and commentary on contemporary social issues. The painting is often discussed in the context of Victorian attitudes towards women, marriage, and the East, and it has been analyzed for its complex interplay of historical imagination and the social realities of the 19th century.

This painting remains a significant work in Long's oeuvre and is a notable example of Victorian Orientalist art. It continues to be studied for its artistic merit, as well as its cultural and historical implications, offering insight into the Victorian fascination with the ancient world and the ways in which it was reimagined and represented in the arts of the period.

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