SKU: RMAR2009

Runaway! Going, Going, Gone.
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.

Advertisement
Ran away from the subscriber, on the Night of the 28^th Instant, a large, likely Negro Wench, named MARY, about 22 Years of age, speaks good English dresses her hair high; carried away with her One light Chintz Gown, One white Linen Ditto, One blue and white striped Linen Ditto, One purple Moreene Skirt, one white Diaper Ditto, Three Flannel Petticoats; One black silk Hat, one black figured Worsted Cloak, one light Chintz short Gown, one white Linen Ditto, One red and white Woollen Ditto, Shoes, Stockings, and a large supply of other wearing Apparel—Whoever will take up said Negro, and return her to the Subscriber, in Westerly State of Rhode Island shall have FIVE DOLLARS Reward, paid by JOSEPH NOYES.

NB. All Persons are forbid trusting, employing, or harbouring said Negro on Penalty of the Law. Westerly, Sept. 30, 1793

Title: Runaway: Mary 1793
Artist: Cora Marshall
Size: 18" x 24"
Media: Mixed Media

NOTE: Giclee prints are available and are made with archival materials and are hand-signed by the artist. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.