Widely regarded as one of Ed’s most powerful and important works, Early Black Immigrants marked his first major artistic breakthrough in the 1970s. The title alone challenges the viewer—calling enslaved Africans “immigrants”—forcing reflection on the painful truth at the foundation of the African American experience. Three men stand in chains bound together, each embodying a different emotional state: pain, fear, and the surrender of hope. It’s a haunting, deeply human piece that captures a moment of unspeakable trauma with unflinching honesty and artistic grace.

A cornerstone of Ed Dwight’s legacy—essential for any serious collector seeking the most profound and courageous expressions of American history in bronze.

Size: 21”H x 20”W x 8”D