SKU: RJ20082

This mixed media painting series, Runaway: Going, Going, Gone, is inspired by a discovery of "Wanted" advertisements from the early 1700s and 1800s. These ads describe runaway enslaved people of African descent in, sometimes minute, details. Descriptions of hair color and styles, clothes, complexion, scars, size, and demeanor conjure vivid images in a real and tangible ways.

Stop a Thief and Runaway.
Ranaway from the subscriber, on the 2d ult. A negro boy named JESSE, 17 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, well made, is of a lively air and speaks good English; was born in North Carolina. Stole from me a grey coat and waistcoat, and nankeen overalls - from Providence, a two mast cedar boat. Who every will return said boy to me, or secure him so that I get him again, shall receive Thirty Dollars and all necessary expenses. All persons are cautioned against harboring said boy.
BENJ. SHORES, jun.
N.B. He has broke goal [jail] in the county of Washington, (R.I.) on the 18th ult. where he was confined.

Title: Jesse
Artist: Cora Marshall
Size: 18" x 24"
Media: Mixed Media: Acrylics, wax, and washi