Romanticism
The Captive Slave
by John Simpson, 1827
The Captive Slave (1827) is a painting by John Simpson, one of the masters of Romanticism. The original hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago.
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- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- John Simpson
- Year
- 1827
- Movement
- Romanticism
- Original
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Captive Slave by John Simpson (1827). The original hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago.
Your ArtLogia The Captive Slave is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Romanticism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: John Simpson (1782–1847) was a British painter associated with Romanticism. Works by John Simpson hang in collections such as the Art Institute of Chicago. Works by John Simpson hang in collections such as the Art Institute of Chicago.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
John Simpson (1782–1847)
John Simpson (1782–1847) was a British painter associated with Romanticism. Works by John Simpson hang in collections such as the Art Institute of Chicago.
More by John SimpsonQuestions
Is this The Captive Slave reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Captive Slave is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Captive Slave?
The original by John Simpson (1827) is in the Art Institute of Chicago. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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