COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL0909351dc
Reference Number:
Spencer 8505
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
The Voyage of the Sable Venus, from Angola to the West Indies
Parent Work Title:
The history, civil and commercial, of the British colonies in the West Indies.
Creator:
Grainger, W.
Creator Role:
Engraver
Creator:
Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834
Creator Role:
Artist
Creator:
Edwards, Bryan, 1743-1800
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1807
Publication Details:
London
Volume:
2
Page/Sheet:
Opposite page 32
Image Sequence Number:
2-032
Description:
Venus is depicted riding on a half shell, holding on to the reins of two large fish. Neptune is shown holding a British flag. Venus is surrounded by several cherubs; holding feathers and bows.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Language:
English
Subject:
Slavery
Category of Material:
Printed
Technique Used:
Engraving (printing process)
Support:
Paper
Time Period Covered:
18th Century CE
Places Covered:
West Indies
Places Covered:
Africa: Angola
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2009-01-23
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2011-01
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
The Voyage of the Sable Venus, from Angola to the West Indies
