African American Art

Black Americana

We present below an extensive collection of African American art and Black Americana presenting caricatures of blacks created after the Civil War. This treasure trove of images was created from both private collections and public sources.  Many of these images show racist portrayals of blacks, and reflect the public sentiment that often existed towards the freed slaves, and the first generation of free blacks. These images remind us of how far we have come, how far we yet have to go, and how we must never go back.

African American Artwork - Click on Image to be taken to a Larger Picture and Description

Negro Banjo Player

Smiling Negro

Negro Caricature

Vaudeville Performers

Minstrels

Caricature of Black Man

Gorton's Minstrels

Young Black Man

Minstrel

Black Dancers

Racist Picture

Racist Cartoon

Racist Symbols

Laughing Negro

Smiling Black Man

Topsy, From Uncle Tom's Cabin

Lawyer Marks from Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom