Boukman

Dublin Core

Title

Boukman

Subject

Boukman, Dutty, ca. 1767-1791
Caiman, Bois (Haiti)
Haiti--History--Revolution, 1791-1804

Description

Boukman, an educated Muslim slave who inspired the Haitian Revolution, is depicted here with broken chains suggesting the liberation for which he fought and died. The shell in Boukman's left hand references slaves use of shells to communicate in ways Europeans could not understand. The figures shown in the smoke rising from the battle represent the meeting at Bois Caiman where Boukman prophesied a successful revolt.

Creator

Frantz Balthazar, d. 2022

Source

Frantz Balthazar

Date

2014/2015

Format

jpeg, mixed media on canvas, 36"x48"

Type

still image

Identifier

HC2500.09

Coverage

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Caiman, Bois (Haiti)

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

painting

Physical Dimensions

36"x48"

Files

1000_137.JPG

Citation

Frantz Balthazar, d. 2022, “Boukman,” HAMOC, accessed December 23, 2024, https://hamoc.libraryhost.com/items/show/453.

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