I Could Buy Him and Sell Him

Art Historical Context

Henry Wolf's *I Could Buy Him and Sell Him* (1894) is a striking graphic arts print from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, transferred from the Archives of American Art. Created during the Gilded Age—a time of rapid industrialization and shifting social norms in the United States—this work captures a domestic scene featuring male and female figures within a house setting. The provocative title hints at themes of economic power and gender dynamics, possibly satirizing or commenting on the era's evolving roles for women amid growing financial independence. As a print, the artwor...