March Through a Swamp in Pursuit of Slaves, from Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America, from the year 1772 to 1777, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi 1727-1815

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"March Through a Swamp in Pursuit of Slaves" is an evocative engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, based on a drawing by John Gabriel Stedman, a Dutch-British colonial soldier and author. The image is part of the illustrations included in Stedman's seminal work, "Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America, from the year 1772 to 1777." This narrative, first published in 1796, is a detailed account of Stedman's experiences during his time in Suriname participating in military operations to suppress a rebellion by enslaved Africans.

The engraving depicts a scene from Stedman's expedition, showing soldiers trudging through a swamp in the tropical landscape of Suriname, reflecting the harsh conditions and the brutal reality of the pursuit of escaped slaves, known as Maroons. The image serves as a historical document, providing visual context to the written narrative and highlighting the struggles faced by both the soldiers and the enslaved people.

Francesco Bartolozzi, an Italian engraver who spent a significant part of his career in England, was renowned for his stipple engravings, a technique that uses dots to create tonal effects. His work on Stedman's narrative is considered an important contribution to the visual arts of the 18th century, offering insight into the colonial history and the inhumanity of slavery.

Stedman's narrative, along with Bartolozzi's engravings, has been studied by historians, anthropologists, and art historians for its rich detail and its complex portrayal of colonialism, resistance, and the lives of enslaved people. "March Through a Swamp in Pursuit of Slaves" is a significant piece of this historical record, encapsulating the brutality of the era and the intersection of art, history, and human rights.

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