Blood Hounds attacking a Black Family in the Woods, from 'An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Haiti', by Marcus Rainsford, engraved by Inigo Barlow fl.1790, published 1805

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"Blood Hounds attacking a Black Family in the Woods" is a notable engraving by Inigo Barlow, active around 1790, which was included in "An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Haiti," authored by Marcus Rainsford and published in 1805. The work is a graphic representation of the violent and oppressive conditions faced by black families in Haiti during the period of the Haitian Revolution, which lasted from 1791 to 1804. The image serves as a historical document, illustrating the brutal methods used to maintain control over the enslaved population, including the deployment of bloodhounds to track down those who attempted to escape or rebel against their oppressors.

Rainsford, a British officer and colonial administrator, provided a detailed account of the Haitian Revolution and the establishment of the Black Empire of Haiti, which became the first independent black republic in the Western Hemisphere. His book, while offering a European perspective, is an important contemporary source for understanding the complexities and the context of the Haitian struggle for independence.

The engraving by Barlow is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its historical value, capturing the stark reality of the era's racial tensions and the extreme measures employed against the black population. The image is a poignant reminder of the cruelty of slavery and the lengths to which the enslaved people of Haiti went to fight for their freedom. It is a work that continues to resonate as a symbol of the enduring struggle against oppression and the quest for human dignity.

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