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augustus fuller (1812 – 1873)

Discover Augustus Fuller, a Deaf American folk portrait painter known for his simple yet powerful depictions of individuals & social issues. Explore his unique art!

Museum of African American History (Boston, United States of America)

Discover Boston’s rich African American heritage at the Museum of African American History! Explore abolitionism, 19th-century life & local stories through immersive exhibits. A vital cultural and educational resource.

A preeminent African American woman sculptor, Meta Fuller created Emancipation in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The allegorical sculpture depicts male and female figures that emerge from the tree of knowledge at the center of the sculpture. Emancipation is now on display in Harriet Tubman Park in Boston’s South End. The sculpture is co-owned with the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists.

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Title: Emancipation
Artist: augustus fuller
Year: 1913
Format: Square
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Museum of African American History
Medium: Sculpture
Purpose: Cultural
Keywords: monumental bronze style , allegorical sculpture , tree of knowledge
Color intensity: Balanced

Emancipation

augustus fuller (1812 – 1873)

Museum of African American History (Boston, United States of America)

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augustus fuller (1812 – 1873)

Museum of African American History (Boston, United States of America)

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