Sketch of an Allegory of the Abolition of Slavery 1843 - 1853

This terracotta sculpture, “Sketch of an Allegory of the Abolition of Slavery,” created between 1843 and 1853 by an anonymous artist, depicts a powerful message of freedom. The sculpture portrays a female figure, possibly representing Liberty, grasping the arm of a freed enslaved man. The man’s shackled feet and broken chains underscore his past, while the woman’s gesture and determined expression symbolize hope and liberation. This piece is a testament to the artistic and social commentary of the abolitionist movement in the United States.