Illustrated portrait of Frederick Douglass

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Object Details

Created by

George Nock, American, 1946 - 2020

Subject of

Frederick Douglass, American, 1818 - 1895

Description

A pen and ink drawing of Frederick Douglass. Douglass is wearing a jacket and bowtie. He has a beard and his hair is combed back in the portrait.

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joele and Fred Michaud

Date

late 20th century

Object number

2013.239.3

Restrictions & Rights

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Type

drawings

portraits

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (29.2 x 44.5 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Visual Arts

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Movement

Abolitionist movement

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American

Antislavery

Emancipation

Social reform

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c3006db2-f0e4-4d65-a4c5-cbb520a8868a

Record ID

nmaahc_2013.239.3