1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Granville Sharp the Abolitionist Rescuing a Slave from the Hands of His Master is a 1864 oil by James Hayllar, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a dramatic scene with three men at its center. The man on the left wears a long, dark coat with a white shirt underneath, while the man in the middle sports a blue coat adorned with gold trim. The third man, positioned on the right, is dressed in a pink coat and brown pants. Behind them, a crowd of people is visible, with some standing in front of a wooden structure that resembles a judge's bench. In the background, a cityscape is visible through a window, adding context to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tension and drama, with the central figures taking center stage. To learn more about the artist behind this powerful piece, explore the works of James Hayllar.
James Hayllar (1829–1920) was an English genre, portrait and landscape painter. Four of his daughters Edith Hayllar, Jessica Hayllar, Mary Hayllar and Kate Hayllar were also notable painters.
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