Breaking up the Land, from 'Ten Views in the Island of Antigua', 1823

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"Breaking up the Land" is one of the artworks from the collection titled 'Ten Views in the Island of Antigua', a series of aquatint prints created by the British artist William Clark in 1823. This collection offers a visual documentation of life and landscapes in Antigua during the early 19th century, with a particular focus on the island's sugar plantations and the enslaved Africans who worked on them. "Breaking up the Land" specifically depicts the labor-intensive process of preparing the land for the cultivation of sugar cane, showcasing both the natural beauty of the Caribbean landscape and the harsh realities of colonial agricultural practices.

The 'Ten Views in the Island of Antigua' series is significant for its historical and cultural value, providing insight into the colonial era of the West Indies and the economic importance of sugar production to the British Empire. The images serve as a record of the colonial environment and the social hierarchy of the time, with Clark's work often noted for its attention to detail and the vividness with which it portrays its subjects.

William Clark's aquatints are considered important contributions to the iconography of the Caribbean and are valuable for researchers and historians studying the period. "Breaking up the Land" and the other prints in the series are often analyzed for their representation of colonial landscapes and the dynamics of power and labor that defined the plantation economy. The collection has been referenced in discussions about the legacy of slavery and colonialism in the Caribbean, as well as in studies of early 19th-century art and printmaking techniques.

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