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We Come Up Through Many Slaveries Into Freedom, c1918, (1918). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
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We Come Up Through Many Slaveries Into Freedom, c1918, (1918). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
We Come Up Through Many Slaveries Into Freedom, c1918, (1918). The title is a quote from The Hive by Will Levington Comfort published in 1918. From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]
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Action Adversity Aquatic Life Bibby Climbing Comfort Crab Devil E J Sullivan Edmund J Sullivan Edmund Joseph Edmund Joseph Sullivan Edmund Sullivan Freedom Joseph Bibby Liverpool Monkey Pinnacle Priory Publishing Press Reaching Out Reptile Skull Snake Struggle Sullivan Sunshine The Priory Publishing Press Hand Gesture Metaphor Nakedness Nudity Pen And Ink Drawing
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The captivating print titled "We Come Up Through Many Slaveries Into Freedom, c1918" by Edmund Joseph Sullivan is a thought-provoking piece of art that encompasses various themes and symbols. The image portrays an outdoor scene where both male and female figures are depicted in the midst of a challenging ascent towards freedom. Bathed in warm sunshine, their naked bodies symbolize vulnerability and rawness. As they climb, they encounter obstacles represented by reptiles such as snakes and crabs, embodying adversity and struggle. A monkey on one's back signifies the burden of past experiences or personal demons hindering progress. Amidst this journey to liberation, a skull serves as a reminder of mortality. Sullivan's pen and ink drawing skillfully combines elements from science, astronomy, nature, and human existence to create an allegorical representation of the human condition. The artist draws inspiration from Will Levington Comfort's quote from "The Hive" published in 1918. This monochrome artwork captures the essence of early 20th-century artistic school while conveying a powerful metaphorical message about overcoming challenges to reach true freedom. It invites viewers to reflect upon their own struggles and gestures towards hope amidst adversity. Printed in Bibbys Annual 1918 edited by Joseph Bibby for The Priory Publishing Press in Liverpool, this print stands as a testament to Sullivan's talent for merging diverse concepts into visually striking compositions that resonate with audiences even today.
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