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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux — Why Born Enslaved!
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Why Born Enslaved!

1867

Originally titled with an abolitionist cry, this powerful plaster sculpture embodies Carpeaux's passionate commitment to social justice and human dignity.

Medium
Plaster, original polychromed surface

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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, Why Born Enslaved!, 1867

Originally titled with an abolitionist cry, this powerful plaster sculpture embodies Carpeaux's passionate commitment to social justice and human dignity.

Medium
Plaster, original polychromed surface
Year
1867
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

French, Abolitionist, Political, Figure, 19th Century, Sculpture, Enslaved, Plaster, Social Commentary, Classical Form

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