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Waiting for the Hour, 1863. Creators: Unknown, William Tolman CarltonCarte-de-visite of a group of African Americans gathered around a man with a pocket watch, leaning on a pulpit made out of U.S. Sanitation Commission crates
Reading the Scriptures, 1874. Creator: Thomas Waterman WoodReading the Scriptures, 1874
The Old Plantation, 1800. Plantation slaves dancing in front of their wooden cabins accompanied by banjo and drum. From the collection of the Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, USA
Black Joke engaging the Spanish Slave Brig El Almirante in the Bight of Benin, 1 February 1829, 1830
Cotton Picking, Augusta, Georgia, 1943. Cultivation of cotton using slaves brought huge profits to the owners of large plantations, making them some of the wealthiest men in the U.S
The Dying Slave, 1513-1515. Artist: Michelangelo BuonarrotiThe Dying Slave, 1513-1515. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France
William Wilberforce, English philanthropistWilliam Wilberforce (1759-1833), English philanthropist. Prominent in the struggle to abolish slavery. Engraving
The Gathering of Manna, End of 16th cen. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris
View of Itamaraca Island in Brazil. Creator: Frans PostView of Itamaracá Island in Brazil.
Attic Red-Figure Oinochoe, Shape 3 (Chous), about 470 BC. Creator: Oionokles PainterAttic Red-Figure Oinochoe, Shape 3 (Chous), about 470 BC. Wine Jug with a Drunk Man and an Enslaved Youth
Plastic Vase in the Form of a Seated Enslaved Woman, 2nd-1st century BC. Creator: UnknownPlastic Vase in the Form of a Seated Enslaved Woman, 2nd-1st century BC. Additional Info: A seated woman forms the body of this figure vase
Joseph Sold by his Brothers, 1744. Creator: Balthasar BescheyJoseph Sold by his Brothers, 1744
Charles V Frees the Slaves in Tunis, 1873. Creator: Nicaise de KeyserCharles V Frees the Slaves in Tunis, 1873
Charles V Frees the Slaves in Tunis, 1535, (c1870s). Creator: Nicaise de KeyserCharles V Frees the Slaves in Tunis, 1535, (c1870s)
Sir Bartle Frere, K.C.B. G.C.S.I. 1872. Creator: UnknownSir Bartle Frere, K.C.B. G.C.S.I. 1872. Engraving is from a photograph by John Watkins
Border with Joseph Being Sold by His Brothers, about 1525-1530. Creator: Simon BeningBorder with Joseph Being Sold by His Brothers; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530
Ishmael Fighting with Isaac: The Banishment of Hagar; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410
The National Memorial to the Prince Consort: "Africa", by William Theed, 1872. This group is placed on the north-east angle pedestal
Bilingual Funerary Inscription, A.D. 14-100. Creator: UnknownBilingual Funerary Inscription, A.D. 14-100. Additional Info: Roman law allowed formerly enslaved individuals to own others as slaves. This modest plaque commemorates such complex relationships
Lamp in the Form of a Comic Mask, A.D. 75-125. Creator: UnknownLamp in the Form of a Comic Mask, A.D. 75-125. Additional Info: The body of this Roman lamp takes the form of a comic mask set on a low turned foot
Funerary Relief with Busts of Popillius and Calpurnia, A.D. 1-20. Creator: UnknownFunerary Relief with Busts of Popillius and Calpurnia, A.D. 1-20. Additional Info: Shown are the frontal busts of a man and a woman, Popillius and his wife, Calpurnia
Hercules and Omphale, about 1700-1710. Creator: Luigi GarziHercules and Omphale, about 1700-1710. Additional Info: At the center of this lush pleasure scene lounges Omphale, queen of Lydia, an ancient country bordering on the Aegean
Hagar Weeping, early 1640s. Creator: Gerbrand van den EeckhoutHagar Weeping, early 1640s. Additional Info: With her face bathed in soft light, the weeping Hagar turns away from the viewer and looks up sharply
The Death of Virginia, about 1825-1828. Creator: Guillaume LethiereThe Death of Virginia, about 1825-1828. Additional Info: The subject derives from Livy (The History of Rome, book III, 44-58)
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, about 1630. Creator: Guido ReniJoseph and Potiphar's Wife, about 1630. Additional Info: Genesis (39:7-20) tells how Joseph, sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, was bought by Potiphar, captain of Pharaoh's guard
Lamp, 1st century B.C.-4th century A.D. Creator: UnknownLamp, 1st century B.C.-4th century A.D. Additional Info: Moldmade. Leaf-shaped handle ornament with large looped plain ring behind
Thymiaterion in the Form of a Comic Actor Seated on an Altar and a Separate Theatrical Wig, first half of 1st century A.D
Antonio Lopez y Lopez, 1876. Creator: UnknownAntonio Lopez y Lopez, 1876. Antonio Lopez y Lopez (1817-1883), First Marquis of Comillas, Spanish businessman, banker and philanthropist
Goree Docks, Liverpool, c1830s. Creator: David Cox the ElderGoree Docks, Liverpool, c1830s
Hard Decision - The Girl or the Vase?, 1887. Creator: Siemiradzki, Henryk (1843-1902)Hard Decision - The Girl or the Vase?, 1887. Found in the Collection of the Faberge Museum St. Petersburg
A Homage to the Monastery on the River Volga. Creator: Pavlov, Vasily Ivanovich (1861-?)A Homage to the Monastery on the River Volga. Private Collection
William Wilberforce, from the unfinished portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, in the National Portrait Gallery, 1871
Wheel of Fortune, c1870s, (1900). Creator: UnknownWheel of Fortune, c1870s, (1900)
Scene of the murder of Bishop Patteson, Santa Cruz, Pacific Ocean, 1871. Creator: UnknownScene of the murder of Bishop Patteson, Santa Cruz, Pacific Ocean, 1871
Joseph sold into slavery, 1700-1799. Creator: UnknownJoseph sold into slavery, 1700-1799
The Verdun Altar: Aaron puts a golden jar with manna into the Ark of the Covenant, 1181. Found in the Collection of the Stiftsmuseum Klosterneuburg
Portrait of Emmanuel Rio, 1836. Creator: Albert SchindlerPortrait of Emmanuel Rio, 1836. [Rio was an enslaved Brazilian of African descent who was enrolled in an elite private school in Vienna by Emperor Francis I
Lieutenant Washington, a Confederate Prisoner, and Capt. Custis [sic] (for Custer) U. S. ALieutenant Washington, a Confederate Prisoner, and Capt. Custis [sic] (for Custer) U.S.A. 1862
The late Lord Brougham, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe late Lord Brougham, 1868. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Downey
Suppression of the Slave Trade on the east coast of Africa: running on shore of a slave-dhow to escape capture, 1869
Suppression of the Slave Trade on the east coast of Africa: the cutter of H.M.S. Daphne capturing a slave-dhow off Brora, 1869
Bridge at North Fremantle, Western Australia, 1868. Creator: UnknownBridge at North Fremantle, Western Australia, 1868
The Expulsion of Hagar, 1520. Creator: Jan MostaertThe Expulsion of Hagar, 1520. The subject depicted in the foreground of this panel, is an episode from the Old Testament, as are the other episodes depicted in the background
Slave Market, 1866. Creator: Jean-Leon GeromeSlave Market, 1866. A naked woman at center and man at far right are shown in a public courtyard, as prospective slave owners inspect their bodies
Medallion Produced For The Society For Effecting The Abolition Of The Slave Trade, c1787-1790
The Last Days of the Confederate Government - Mr
The Last Days of the Confederate Government - Mr. Jefferson Davis signing acts of government by the roadside, 1865....from a sketch by our special artist...[showing] Mr
The announcement of the manifesto on the abolition of serfdom in the Assumption Cathedral on March 5, 1861, 1861. Private Collection
Meeting of the Editorial Commission for the Liberation of the Peasants in the hall of the First Cadet Corps, 1861. Private Collection
How the farmer lost his will and his land, 1918. Private Collection
A tobacco plantation, 1745. Creator: Unknown artistA tobacco plantation, 1745. Private Collection
"Nero after the Burning of Rome", by Carl Piloty, in the late International Exhibition, 1862
The War in America: the Confederates quitting Brownsville, Texas... 1864. Creator: UnknownThe War in America: the Confederates quitting Brownsville, Texas, on hearing of the approach of Federal transports, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. A. G. Wedge
A slave catcher (Capitão do mato)A slave catcher (Capit£o do mato). From "Voyage pittoresque dans le Bresil", 1835. Private Collection
Nègresses de Rio-Janeiro. From "Voyage pittoresque dans le Brésil"Negresses de Rio-Janeiro. From "Voyage pittoresque dans le Bresil", 1835. Private Collection
Fishermen of Ilhéus. From "Voyage pittoresque dans le Brésil"Fishermen of Ilheus. From "Voyage pittoresque dans le Bresil", 1835. Private Collection
Port of the Mineiros in Rio de Janeiro. From "Voyage pittoresque dans le Bresil", 1835. Private Collection
Tiger hunting. From "Voyage pittoresque dans le Brésil"Tiger hunting. From "Voyage pittoresque dans le Bresil", 1835. Private Collection
Portrait of Maponde, 18th century. Creator: Jean-Baptiste PerronneauPortrait of Maponde, 18th century
Adolf Ludvig Gustav Albert Couschi, about 1747-1822, called Badin, 1775
A Panos Indian and his Wife on a Journey; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: UnknownA Panos Indian and his Wife on a Journey; Lima and the Andes, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
Hawkins Point Farm, 1825-1870. Creator: Alfred Jacob MillerHawkins Point Farm, 1825-1870
Portrait of Governor William Moultrie, 1802. Creator: Charles FraserPortrait of Governor William Moultrie, 1802
Louis De Geer d.ä. 1587-1657. Creator: AnonLouis De Geer d.a. 1587-1657, Unknown date
Long Time Ago; Our Contraband, 1825-1870. Creator: Alfred Jacob MillerLong Time Ago; Our Contraband, 1825-1870
The Clarkson Memorial, Wisbech, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Clarkson Memorial, Wisbech, 1876. The monument, designed by Sir Gilbert Scott
Lieut. Cameron, R.N. the African Explorer, 1876. Creator: UnknownLieut. Cameron, R.N. the African Explorer, 1876
Sergeant Gomez and his Slave; About the Chincha Islands, 1875. Creator: UnknownSergeant Gomez and his Slave; About the Chincha Islands, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
Slave trader, 1877-1919. Creator: Marius BauerSlave trader, 1877-1919
A Home on the Mississippi, 1871. Creator: Currier and IvesA Home on the Mississippi, 1871
Lieutenant V. H. Cameron, R.N. 1876. Creator: UnknownLieutenant V. H. Cameron, R.N. 1876. Engraving of a photograph by Maull and Co
The slaver "Sunny South", alias "Emanuela" surrendering to H.M.S. "Brisk", bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir H
H.M.S. "Brisk", bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir Henry Keppel, closing with "The Sunny South" slaver, 1860....her Majesty's ship Brisk
Slave Gang passing along the edge of the Lushivi Marsh...1876. Creator: UnknownSlave Gang passing along the edge of the Lushivi Marsh, from a sketch by Lieutenant Cameron in Central Africa, 1876
Portrait of an English slave trader, 17th century. Private Collection
Costumes de Différents Pays, Maniere Dont les Maures Prennent les EsclavesCostumes de Differents Pays, Maniere Dont les Maures Prennent les Esclaves, c1797
Moses parting the waters of the Red Sea, First Half of 17th century. Private Collection
Costumes de Différents Pays, Esclave du MexiqueCostumes de Differents Pays, Esclave du Mexique, c1797
Ichikawa Actor as Toraya Tokichi in The Slave Vendor, 1852. Creator: Utagawa KunisadaIchikawa Actor as Toraya Tokichi in The Slave Vendor, 1852. Series: Eighteen Plays of the Ichikawa Clan
Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Esclave MahometaneCostumes de Differents Pays, Femme Esclave Mahometane, c1797
Kadi of the Islamic slaves in Malta, 1778. Creator: Louis DucrosKadi of the Islamic slaves in Malta, 1778. Kadi (Islamic judge) smoking a pipe. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta
Costumes de Différents Pays, Marchand d'Esclaves de GoréeCostumes de Differents Pays, Marchand d'Esclaves de Goree, c1797
Costumes de Différents Pays, Esclave Favori du Roi de CongoCostumes de Differents Pays, Esclave Favori du Roi de Congo, c1797