Scipio Moorhead: An Enslaved Artist’s Silent Legacy The story of Scipio Moorhead is a poignant and largely untold chapter in American art history—a testament to the unrecognized talent that flourished within the confines of slavery. Active primarily between 1773 and 1775, Moorhead was an enslaved African-American artist who created remarkably sophisticated drawings, capturing scenes of everyday life with a keen eye for detail and a subtle understanding of human emotion. Despite his undeniable skill, Moorhead’s work remained largely unknown until the late 20th century, when art historian Will…