Bondman Collection (#3)

The boarding of the galerians in the port of Genes Painting by Alessandro Magnasco (1667-1749). Dim. 1. 16 x 1. 42
JLJ4564344 The boarding of the galerians in the port of Genes Painting by Alessandro Magnasco (1667-1749). Dim. 1.16 x 1.42

The boarding of the galerians in the port of Genes Detail. Painting by Alessandro Magnasco (1667-1749). Dim. 1. 16 x 1
JLJ4611979 The boarding of the galerians in the port of Genes Detail. Painting by Alessandro Magnasco (1667-1749). Dim. 1.16 x 1.42

Bondman Tobacco, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427844 Bondman Tobacco, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Board for the popular song of the Black Plantations of America "
GIA4801843 Board for the popular song of the Black Plantations of America " Plantation melodies" 19th century by American School

Board for the popular song of the Black of America "Ginger Blue"
GIA4801840 Board for the popular song of the Black of America " Ginger Blue" 19th century by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait en frontispiece de Raynal - in "Philosophical
LSE4087502 Portrait en frontispiece de Raynal - in " Philosophical and Political History of European Settlements and Trade in the Two Indes" by Guillaume Thomas Raynal

Sugar mill - in "New voyage to the Isles of America"
LSE4087509 Sugar mill - in " New voyage to the Isles of America", by Father Labat, ed. Cavelier, Paris, 1722 by French School, (18th century); Schoelcher Library, Fort-de-France

Paternalistic colonization by Jesuites using the know-how of the Tupi Guaranis Indians in
LSE4112710 Paternalistic colonization by Jesuites using the know-how of the Tupi Guaranis Indians in Paraguay. by Unknown Artist

Emancipation of blacks: black woman and white man
LSE4402681 Emancipation of blacks: black woman and white man. by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A cocoa plantation in the West Indies Painting by Alexandre Balance (1822-1893
JLJ4594153 A cocoa plantation in the West Indies Painting by Alexandre Balance (1822-1893) 19th century Sun. 0, 5x0, 7 m La Rochelle, Musee du Nouveau Monde - A cocoa plantation in the West Indies

Orientalism: "The toilet"A young white woman assisted by her two
JLJ4676359 Orientalism: " The toilet" A young white woman assisted by her two maidens has her toilet. Painting by Frederic Bazille (1841-1870) 1869 Sun

Brazil, sugar factory - in "The Old and Modern Costume"
GIA4775709 Brazil, sugar factory - in " The Old and Modern Costume" 1819 - 1820 by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed Milan

Brazil, gold ore is lava in the Itacolumi Mountains (Minas Gerais). 1820
GIA4775661 Brazil, gold ore is lava in the Itacolumi Mountains (Minas Gerais). 1820 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brazil)

Portrait of the pirate Henry Every (engraving)
GIA4779326 Portrait of the pirate Henry Every (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

The Danish base of Cristianborg built in 1659 along the coast of Guinee
GIA4788124 The Danish base of Cristianborg built in 1659 along the coast of Guinee, the centre of the traffic negrier. by Unknown Artist

The capture of a dhow (Arab boat) negrier along the Malagasy coast
GIA4788121 The capture of a dhow (Arab boat) negrier along the Malagasy coast. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Santo Domingo - in Atlas by W. J. Blaeu, 1630
GIA4693526 Santo Domingo - in Atlas by W. J. Blaeu, 1630 by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santo Domingo - in Atlas by W. J)

History of America: collecting sugar cane and making sugar
JLJ4623261 History of America: collecting sugar cane and making sugar. Engraving by Theodore De Bry (1528-1598) 16th century Private collection by Bry

Joseph sold by his brothers. Engraving in "The main facts of holy history"
DUV4209959 Joseph sold by his brothers. Engraving in " The main facts of holy history". Epinal Imaging, 4th Series. Pellerin and Cie, printer-publisher, Epinal. End of the 19th century

The Secession War or American Civil War, 1861-1865: Recruitment of American blacks
XEE4182114 The Secession War or American Civil War, 1861-1865: Recruitment of American blacks from the Army Regiment of the Union also known as the Black Regiment

Livingstone and His Men Crossing a Watercourse - "Livingstone
LSE4104281 Livingstone and His Men Crossing a Watercourse - " Livingstones Last Voyage 1866-1873" in " Tour du Monde", 2nd sem

Negre planteur du Brasil - in "Bibliotheque Universelle des Voyages"
LSE4089664 NAgre planteur du Brasil - in " Bibliotheque Universelle des Voyages" by Albert-Montemont, ed. Armand-Aubree, Paris, 1835 by French School

Haitian Revolution (1791-1803): Revolutionary Guard Corps
GIA4801964 Haitian Revolution (1791-1803): Revolutionary Guard Corps. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haitian Revolution (1791-1803)

Loading cotton on a ship on the Mississippi River (engraving)
LRI4668995 Loading cotton on a ship on the Mississippi River (engraving) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading cotton on a ship on the Mississippi River)

Diamond mining in a mine in Brazil, 18th century (Watercolour)
LRI4668956 Diamond mining in a mine in Brazil, 18th century (Watercolour) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Rio de Janeiro

taste it in a park Young people of the nobility get served the tea in the garden by a
JLJ4674672 taste it in a park Young people of the nobility get served the tea in the garden by a young black servant. Painting of the French School. 18th century

Centauromachia, detail representing an allegory of the river Kladeos
LRI4674997 Centauromachia, detail representing an allegory of the river Kladeos (Temple of Zeus in Olympia) 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture) by Greek, (5th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Olympia

History of America: Spaniards exploit gold mines. The Indians work before the eyes of
JLJ4623662 History of America: Spaniards exploit gold mines. The Indians work before the eyes of the settlers. Engraving by Theodore de Bry (1528-1598)

History of America: the Spanish exploit the gold mines (Engraving, 1595)
LRI4624992 History of America: the Spanish exploit the gold mines (Engraving, 1595) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

The HMS Acorn brigantine of 16 guns chasing the Negrier Gabriel, 1841
GIA4787845 The HMS Acorn brigantine of 16 guns chasing the Negrier Gabriel, 1841. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Bondman: Unveiling the Tangled Threads of Slavery and Liberation" Step into the world of "Bondman, " a captivating journey through history that explores the complex dynamics surrounding slavery and emancipation. This thought-provoking tale encompasses various intriguing elements, from influential figures like Pierre Dominique Toussaint L'Ouverture, a Haitian general who fought for freedom, to British Productions films in 1929 and 1930 that shed light on this dark chapter. One such film, "The Bondman, " starring Norman Kerry and Frances Culyer, delves deep into the human experience within bondage. It mirrors Paul Jamin's poignant painting "Brenn and His Share of the Spoils, " which vividly captures the anguish endured by enslaved individuals. The sale of slaves in Virginia during 1861 further emphasizes their commodification as mere property. Engravings depicting slaves washing gold sands or being transported to Egypt evoke a sense of despair while highlighting historical atrocities committed against humanity. Even George Washington himself is not exempt from scrutiny; his role as a farmer at Mont Vernon raises questions about his stance on slavery. Joseph Elzear's book "Precis historique de la traite des Blacks et de la slavery colonial" exposes black trafficking, shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of this painful past. Engravings from France's "Institutions: usages et costumes" by Paul Lacroix depict scenes from the 18th century slave trade era. Moving forward in time, we witness black workers controlled by white settlers in Martinique through a powerful chromolithograph capturing their struggles with rum barrels. Additionally, an ancient representation reveals Emperor Nero's sinister intentions towards his brother Britannicus using poison administered by one unfortunate slave named Locust. Through these diverse glimpses into history, "Bondman" invites reflection upon our collective responsibility to confront past injustices while striving for equality today.