To S. M. A Young African Painter, On Seeing His Works

To S. M. A Young African Painter, On Seeing His Works

by Phillis Wheatley

'To S. M. A Young African Painter, On Seeing His Works' is a poem written by Phillis Wheatley, the first published African-American female poet. The poem is a celebration of the young painter's talent and a reflection on the challenges faced by African-Americans in 18th-century America.

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