51 James Gillray, Philanthropic Consolations after the Loss of the Slave...

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Description: Philanthropic Consolations, after the loss of the Slave-Bill

TitlePhilanthropic Consolations, after the loss of the Slave-Bill

Creator nameGillray, James

Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)

Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer

Creation date1796

Creation date (description)Published on April 4, 1796

Object typePrint

MaterialsHand-colored etching with engraving

LocationLibrary of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C.

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001695090/

Accession numberLC-USZC4-8775

SubjectsPrints, BritishCaricatures and cartoonsSlaves--Emancipation--West Indies, British

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Chapter subject tags:Slavery--West IndiesSlavery--Caribbean Area--HistoryRace in art--Caribbean AreaScientific racism--Caribbean AreaSculpture, Classical--InfluenceAesthetics, ClassicalPhysiognomyPrints, British--18th centuryCaricatures and cartoons--British--18th centuryHogarth, William, 1697-1764Gillray, James, 1756-1815

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