Emancipation — Augustus Fuller

Emancipation

An allegorical sculpture by Meta Fuller featuring figures emerging from the tree of knowledge to celebrate freedom, this powerful piece invites you to explore the profound legacy of African American artistry.


Augustus Fuller (1812 - 1873)

Descubre a Augustus Fuller, pintor de retratos folk estadounidense sordo, conocido por sus representaciones simples pero poderosas de individuos y temas sociales. ¡Explora su arte único!

Museo de Historia Afroamericana (Boston, Estados Unidos)

Descubre el legado afroamericano de Boston en este museo único! Explora la historia abolicionista y las expresiones artísticas que marcaron el siglo XIX. Un espacio educativo e inspirador.

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.