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The Old Plantation is an American folk art watercolor likely painted in the late 18th century on a South Carolina plantation. It is notable for its early date its credible non-stereotypical depiction of slaves on the North American mainland and the fact that the slaves are shown pursuing their own interests. The artist has been identified as South Carolina slaveholder John Rose and the painting may depict his plantation in what is now Beaufort County.
