March through a Swamp or Marsh in Terra Firma, 1794, plate 56 from Volume II of Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, pub. 1806

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"March through a Swamp or Marsh in Terra Firma, 1794, plate 56 from Volume II of Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam," published in 1806, is an important historical artwork by John Gabriel Stedman. The piece is a vivid depiction of Stedman's expedition, providing a unique eyewitness perspective on a significant historical event.

John Gabriel Stedman, a distinguished English-Dutch soldier and author, undertook an expedition from 1772 to 1777 against the African slaves in Surinam, a colonial Dutch plantation economy in South America. This piece embodies his experiences during the expedition, capturing the harsh realities and struggles he faced in graphic detail.

This plate, like others in the volume, is a testament to Stedman's attention to detail. Integrating elements of cartography and naturalism, he intricately details the Brazilian swamp's terrain, flora, and fauna.

Stedman's work is also significant for its portrayal of the soldiers marching bravely through difficult conditions in unfamiliar lands. The image conveys a powerful sense of the hardships and relentless spirit characteristic of exploration during the era.

Taken in its entirety, this work serves as an observation of five years of brutal confrontation, but it also delivers Stedman's personal testament of these phenomena, making it a valuable resource for both history and art. In the broader narrative of historical resistance and colonial encounters, March through a Swamp or Marsh in Terra Firma stands as an eloquent reminder of the human toll and the individual stories that lie within grand narratives.

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