The Freedman 1863 - 1891

"The Freedman" is a bronze sculpture by American artist John Quincy Adams Ward, created between 1863 and 1891. The sculpture depicts a freedman seated on a tree stump, his hands bound together with a chain. His pensive expression reflects the struggles and hardships of the newly freed African Americans during the post-Civil War era. The realistic detail of the sculpture, along with its powerful message, makes it a significant work of American art and a poignant reminder of the ongoing fight for equality. The sculpture is currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.