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DiaporamaMahommah Baquaqua
amilton jesus dos santos (1977 –)
Amilton Santos (b. 1977) is a Brazilian illustrator known for his impactful comic book work, including 'Enciclopédia Negra' and character designs like Mahommah Baquaqua & Maria. His art often explores themes of Black history, urbanism, and social jus
Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
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Baquaqua was a Muslim African man who wrote a memoir about slavery. Born in the Zooggoo region, modern-day Benin, he was enslaved and brought to Brazil in the 1840s. He worked on the streets of Recife, Pernambuco, was later sold to Rio Grande do Sul and eventually ended up in Rio de Janeiro. Around 1847, he fled to New York, where he was rescued by US abolitionists. After being freed, he converted to Christianity and published his autobiography in 1854.
About this artwork
- Title: Mahommah Baquaqua
- Artist: amilton jesus dos santos
- Year: 2020
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo
- Corpus context: black identity & resilience , religious freedom narrative
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: White
- Keywords: freedom portrait painting , historical slavery art , black portrait art
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