Details
Creator Raimbach, Abraham, 1776-1843 engraver.
Title Leonard Parkinson, a Captain of Maroons [graphic] / Engraved by Abraham Raimbach.
Publisher [London: s.n]
Publisher ENGLAND. London. 1796
Date [1796]
Physical Description 1 print: engraving; overall 21 x 13 cm. (8.25 x 5 in)
Description Supposedly taken from life, this full-length, profile portrait shows Leonard Parkinson, the famous leader of the Maroons, the name given to Africans who escaped slavery in Jamaica (and throughout the Americas) and resisted European colonialism. Dressed only in light-colored, knee-length breeches, Parkinson grasps his rifle with both hands as he strides forward. A large dagger is suspended from his waist, and a fur-cover pouch is slung accross his body. The engraver has taken care to emphasis his muscularity.
Is part of Jamaica. Assembly. Proceedings of the Governor and Assembly of Jamaica. London: Printed for John Stockdale, Piccadilly, 1796.
Notes Frontispiece for the Proceedings of the Governor and Assembly of Jamaica, in Regard to the Maroon Negroes: Published by Order of the Assembly (London: Printed for John Stockdale, Piccadilly, M.DCC.XCVI. [1796]).
Fels Afro-Americana Image Project, Resistance.
Subject Parkinson, Leonard -- Portraits.
Geographic subject Jamaica -- History -- Maroon War, 1795-1796.
Genre Engravings -- 1790-1800.
Frontispieces -- 1790-1800.
Portrait prints -- 1790-1800.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts | Rare | Am 1796 Jamai Ass 2364.O frontispiece
Accession number 2364.O