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Slave Ship (Slavers Throwing Overboard the Dead and Dying, Typhoon Coming On)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A painting by J.M.W. Turner depicting the horrors of the slave trade through a dramatic seascape with a ship in a storm, addressing the political and moral issues of slavery.

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Topic 4.5: 4.5 Unit 4 Required Works

Unit 4

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