Expulsion of Negroes and Abolitionists from Tremont Temple, Boston, Massachusetts on December 3, 1860 c. 1860
winslowhomer
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, engraving
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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19th century
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united-states
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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engraving
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watercolor
"Expulsion of Negroes and Abolitionists from Tremont Temple, Boston, Massachusetts on December 3, 1860" is a wood engraving by Winslow Homer depicting the tumultuous event where African Americans and abolitionists were forcibly removed from the Tremont Temple in Boston. The artwork captures the raw emotion and unrest surrounding this incident, a pivotal moment in the burgeoning Abolitionist movement. This work is a powerful example of Homer's ability to document contemporary events, showcasing the artist's early interest in social commentary and historical narrative.
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