Examine the portrait of Absalom Jones painted by Raphaelle Peale in 1810 and the lithograph depicting New York African Free School,No.2.What do these images reveal about the free black community?

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The portrait of Absalom Jones painted by Raphaelle Peale in 1810 and the lithograph depicting New York African Free School, No.2, reveal that the free black community had access to religious and educational institutions. Absalom Jones was a prominent African American abolitionist and founder of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. The lithograph depicts a school for free black children established in 1824, demonstrating access to education. These images do not indicate that free blacks were illiterate, confined to working class pursuits, served in political offices, or served in the military.

Examine the Portrait of Absalom Jones Painted by Raphaelle Peale