Flagellation of a Female Samboe Slave, 1793, plate 36 from Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, engraved by William Blake 1757-1827, pub. 1796

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"Flagellation of a Female Samboe Slave" is a significant historical engraving created by the renowned British artist William Blake in 1793. This work serves as plate 36 in the "Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam," a comprehensive account authored by John Gabriel Stedman and published in 1796. The narrative and its accompanying illustrations, including Blake's poignant engraving, document Stedman's experiences and observations during his time in Suriname from 1772 to 1777, where he was deployed to suppress a rebellion among the enslaved population.

The engraving itself is a powerful and harrowing depiction of the brutal punishment inflicted upon an enslaved woman, identified as of Samboe descent, a term historically used to describe people of mixed African and Indigenous American heritage in the context of the Surinamese colonial society. Blake's work is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and its ability to convey the intense suffering and inhumanity of slavery. Through this image, Blake not only showcases his exceptional skill as an engraver but also participates in the broader abolitionist movement of the time, using his art to expose the cruel realities of slavery and to advocate for its end.

"Flagellation of a Female Samboe Slave" stands as a testament to the collaboration between Stedman and Blake, combining firsthand observation with artistic mastery to produce a work that is both a historical document and a powerful piece of social commentary. It remains an important work for scholars of British art, the history of slavery, and the abolitionist movement, offering insight into the ways in which art and literature were employed to challenge the injustices of slavery and to influence public opinion towards its abolition.

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