Portrait of Paul Revere: Moral Consumerism

slow art story by Amor Sciendi

Listen to the Story: 4 minutes

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Description:

John Singleton Copley portrait of Paul Revere illustrates the ethical nature of creating luxury goods in pre-revolution America and how it lead to revolt.

Via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGYKM_qFkpo

Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch Gallery (Gallery 132)

"Paul Revere"

by John Singleton Copley