Eastman Johnson (American, 1824–1906). <em>A Ride for Liberty -- The Fugitive Slaves (recto)</em>, ca. 1862. Oil on paperboard, 21 15/16 × 26 1/8 in. (55.8 × 66.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Gwendolyn O. L. Conkling, 40.59a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 40.59a_PS9.jpg)

A Ride for Liberty -- The Fugitive Slaves (recto)

Artist:Eastman Johnson

Medium: Oil on paperboard

Dates:ca. 1862

Dimensions: 21 15/16 × 26 1/8 in. (55.8 × 66.4 cm) frame: 3 × 30 3/16 × 35 in. (7.6 × 76.7 × 88.9 cm)

Collections:

American Art

Museum Location: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Radical Care

Exhibitions:

Eastman Johnson: Painting America
Facing History: The Black Image in American Art, 1710-1940
American Art
American Identities: A New Look
Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art

Accession Number: 40.59a-b

Image: 40.59a_PS9.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum