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Winslow Homer — Expulsion of Negroes and Abolitionists from Tremont Temple, Boston, Massachusetts, on December 3, 1860
Winslow Homer

Expulsion of Negroes and Abolitionists from Tremont Temple, Boston, Massachusetts, on December 3, 1860

1860

A powerful example of Homer's early engagement with contemporary political events, this work documents a pivotal moment in pre-Civil War tensions while showcasing his skill in depicting crowd scenes and social upheaval.

Medium
wood engraving

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Winslow Homer, Expulsion of Negroes and Abolitionists from Tremont Temple, Boston, Massachusetts, on December 3, 1860, 1860

A powerful example of Homer's early engagement with contemporary political events, this work documents a pivotal moment in pre-Civil War tensions while showcasing his skill in depicting crowd scenes and social upheaval.

Medium
wood engraving
Year
1860
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, Political, Documentary, American, Wood Engraving, Social Commentary, Historical, Urban, Black and White

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago