Details
Creator Grainger, W. engraver.
Contributor Stothard, T.
Title The voyage of the Sable Venus, from Angola, to the West Indies [graphic] / Stothard, T. del. ; Grainger, W. sc.
Publisher [London: Published by I. Stockdale, Piccadilly]
Publisher ENGLAND. London. 1794
Date [Nov. 18, 1794]
Physical Description 1 print: engraving; image 20 x 17 cm. (8 x 6.5 in)
Description Inspired by mythological imagery, the engraving features the Sable Venus from Angola, who is represented by a stately black woman in a decorative loin-cloth, and presented in a squarely frontal view. She is surrounded by cherubs waving feathers, Cupid with his bow and arrow, and the figure of Poseidon, who flies the British flag. The Sable Venus rides to the West Indies on a lush sea-chariot drawn by two sea-creatures, whose path she steers with her reins.
Is part of Edwards, Bryan, 1743-1800. History, civil and commercial, of the British colonies in the West Indies, plates. London: Printed for John Stockdale, Piccadilly, 1794.
Notes Frontispiece for Bryan Edward's The History, Civil and Commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies, Plates (London: Printed for John Stockdale, Piccadilly, M.DCC.XCIV, [1794]).
Fels Afro-Americana Image Project.
Genre Engravings -- 1790-1800.
Book illustrations -- 1790-1800.
Allegorial prints -- 1790-1800.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts | Rare | Am 1794 Edwar (2) 696.Q frontispiece
Accession number 696.Q