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Referenced from Martin Luther King Jr.’s mugshot following his first arrest in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1956 during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, this portrait captures a pivotal moment as King emerged as a leader of the growing Civil Rights Movement. His expression carries a sense of raw defiance, determination, and quiet resolve. More than a record of his arrest, the photograph became an image of a man confronting injustice head-on, his conviction seemingly undiminished by the forces gathering against him. That defiance continues to pierce through the ages, reminding us of the courage required to stand firmly for what is right, even in the face of fear and opposition.

 

A Leader was Born

48 x 36 in (121.92 x 91.44 cm)

Oil on canvas

2025

One-of-one original painting

Signed by the artist

Certificate of authenticity included

A Leader was Born, original painting

US$10,500.00Price
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