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John Philip Simpson, The Captive Slave (Ira Aldridge), 1827

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The Captive Slave (Ira Aldridge)

John Philip Simpson1827Oil on canvas127 × 101.5 cm

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John Philip Simpson

1782–1847

When painting this, the artist was about 45 years old

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The Captive Slave (Ira Aldridge)John Philip Simpson · 1827 · Pyeongye
About this work
Artist
John Philip Simpson · 1782–1847
Date
1827
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
127 × 101.5 cm
Culture
England
Collection
The Art Institute of Chicago
Image
Original long edge 12331px · shown at 2560px
Original
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