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Hannah Amidst the Vines [alt: Octoroon]


Hannah Amidst the Vines [alt: Octoroon]

1858
19th century
355.6 x 266.7 mm

Eastman Johnson,  American, (1824–1906)

Object Type: Painting
Medium and Support: Oil on illustration board
Credit Line: Gift of George Bliss
Accession Number: 1939.1.1
Current Location: Healy Hall : 0 - Lower level : G-01 Vault

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  • African American - Designates the styles surrounding the culture and heritage of African Americans in North America. The styles capture the essence of the African American experience and how personal and political rebellion and triumphs over prejudice and social adversity have enriched and contributed to the music, art, and literature of American culture as a whole.
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