The Hunted Slaves is a mid 19th century painting by British artist Richard Ansdell. Done in oil on canvas, the work depicts two African American slaves facing down a group of hunting dogs as the two slaves flee. The work is in the collection of the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool.[1][2]
The Hunted Slaves | |
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Artist | Richard Ansdell |
Year | 1861 |
Medium | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 184 cm × 308 cm (72 in × 121 in) |
Location | International Slavery Museum, Liverpool |
References
edit- ^ "'The Hunted Slaves' 1861 - International Slavery Museum, Liverpool museums". www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "The Hunted Slaves - Richard Ansdell - Google Arts & Culture". Google Cultural Institute. Retrieved 8 October 2018.