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Why Born Enslaved!

1868

80.202

Not currently on view

bronze

Artwork Details

Alternate Titles
The Negress
Artist
Creation Date
1868
Materials
bronze
Object Types
sculptures
Dimensions

23-3/4 x 16 x 14 in.

Mark Description

Inscription, front of base: POURQUOI NAITRE ESCLAVE Signature, left side of base: JB. Carpeaux

Accession Number
80.202
Credit Line

Martha Delzell Memorial Fund

Copyright
Public Domain
Collection

European Painting and Sculpture 1800-1945

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