Frederick Douglass Edition:Artist Proof This open edition work of

This open edition work of art measures 36x24 inches in size

She is grounded

I paid my dues to be recognized as an American and for equality

at the age of 23

putting a bible to one ear

Frederick Douglass Edition:Artist Proof This open edition work ofFrom Kadir Nelson's critically acclaimed book, Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans, Nelson paints a Young Frederick Douglass who looks skyward as he prepares to board his train to freedom. In 1838, Douglass escaped from the antebellum South via train by cleverly disguising himself as a sailor on his way North. Nelson's bold portrait of Douglass depicts the fiery character of a freedom fighter who would go on to help change the