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)

Scopri Augustus Fuller, pittore americano di ritratti folk sordo, noto per le sue raffigurazioni semplici ma potenti di individui e questioni sociali. Esplora la sua arte unica!

Museo della Storia Afroamericana (Boston, United States)

Scopri l'importanza della storia afroamericana a Boston! Ammira opere d'arte straordinarie e approfondisci il ruolo del movimento abolizionista nel Museo della Storia Afroamericana.

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.