Name/Title
The Amistad Series: The Trial of the Amistad CaptivesDescription
The captive Africans from the Amistad appear in U.S. Supreme Court to face their accusers. Their leader, Cinque, stands slightly to the left of the centerline of the picture. His arms are folded and he gazes at one of his accusers. Before the judge is a collection of evidence, including the weapons used in the uprising.
The case took on historical significance when former President John Quincy Adams argued on behalf of the captives before the U.S. Supreme Court. This was the first civil rights case in America.
In 1841, the 35 surviving Africans won their freedom two years after they were captured. The Mende Association was then formed, which later became the American Missionary Association.Collection
Talladega College Permanent Collection, Talladega College Fine ArtMade/Created
Artist
Hale Aspacio WoodruffDate made
1938Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
