Learning is Wealth. Wilson, Charley, Rebecca & Rosa, Slaves from New Orleans

Charles Paxson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four individuals positioned together. An adult male is seated on a chair holding an open book. He has short, dark hair and is dressed in a light-colored jacket, dark shirt, and trousers. Three children are seated and standing beside him. The girls have long hair and are holding books. One girl wears a light-colored dress with dark stripes, the other girl wears a plain dress. The boy stands between them, dressed in a dark shirt and holding a book. They appear to be conversing or reading together. The background is plain.