Group of Negroes, as imported to be sold for Slaves, 1793, plate 23 from Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, engraved by William Blake 1757-1827 pub. 1806

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Group of Negroes, as imported to be sold for Slaves, 1793" is the 23rd plate from a pictorial narrative titled "Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam" published in 1806. The plate was engraved by the eminent British artist William Blake, who worked from 1757 to 1827, famed for his contribution to the romantic age of English art and poetry. The narrative was authored by John Gabriel Stedman, a notable colonel in the Scots Brigade.

Stedman, the author, documented his experiences during the expedition in Surinam between 1772 to 1777. He was commissioned to suppress the revolt of enslaved Africans in the then-Dutch colony. The pictorial narrative, including plate 23, is a significant visual document commenting on the horrific conditions of the slave trade in the 18th century.

The "Group of Negroes, as imported to be sold for Slaves, 1793" plate effectively communicates the inhumane conditions endured by the enslaved Africans during their transatlantic journey. The artistry heightens the empathy with the victims while dramatically underscoring the brutal dehumanization underpinning the gruesome era of the Atlantic slave trade.

Despite the graphic nature of the imagery, the plate and the broader narrative provide an essential historical account of one of humanity's darkest periods in modern civilization. The work thus stands as a testament to the power of imagery and narrative in highlighting social injustices while serving as a sobering reminder of human rights violations that occurred in the name of economic expedience.

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