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Title |
A VIEW IN THE ISLAND OF JAMAICA,OF FORT WILLIAM ESTATE WITH PART OF ROARING RIVER BELONGING TO WILLIAM BECFORD Esf,NEAR SAVANNAH LA MAR |
Object ID |
2006.26.6c |
Collection |
VISUAL-PRINTS/DRAWINGS/PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOS |
Object Name |
Engraving |
Year Range from |
1778 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Dimensions |
H-38.5 W-50.5 cm |
Description |
The print depicts a landscape scene of trees, mountains and a river. In the foreground a bridge is over a river and two men and a woman are transporting sugar cane across the bridge with their donkey. Below the bridge there are two men, resting on the bank of the turbulent river,one of the men have a basket resting on the top of his head while the other is sitting. In the background, buildings and hills are visible as well as people who look like they are admiring the sugar plantation. Printed below image on the left side, "Drawn on the spot & painted by George Robertson". In the centre below the title "Dedicated to William Beckford Esq. of Somerley in Suffolk. By his most Obliged Servant. Published March 25th 1778 by John Boydell. Engraved in Cheapside London. John Boydell". On the right, "Engraved by Thomas Vivares". A coat of arm is visible in the centre below the image. |
People |
Beckford, William, Esquire Boydell, John |
Credit line |
Courtesy: The Institute of Jamaica |
Artist |
Robertson, George |
Legal Status |
This image can be used for educational purposes without restrictions. A higher quality image may attract fees. |
Provenance |
England |
Web Rights |
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ |