Bondman Collection (#5)

History of the French colonies: the flibustier Pierre Belain d
JLJ4687646 History of the French colonies: the flibustier Pierre Belain d Enambuc founded the colonies of Saint Christophe (Saint Kitts) and Martinique in the West Indies between 1625 and 1635

The massage. Painting by Edouard Debat Ponsan (1847-1913), Oil On Canvas, 1883
LSE4314822 The massage. Painting by Edouard Debat Ponsan (1847-1913), Oil On Canvas, 1883. 19th century French Art. Musee des Beaux Arts de Toulouse

Olympia d Edouart Manet, 1863, Musee d Orsay
LSE4108044 Olympia d Edouart Manet, 1863, Musee d Orsay by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Olympia d Edouart Manet, 1863)

Roshanara Begum 1617-1671 (Roshan Ara Begum) - Imperial Princess of the Mughal Empire
XEE4156451 Roshanara Begum 1617-1671 (Roshan Ara Begum) - Imperial Princess of the Mughal Empire - engraving from " Usi e Costumi di Tutti i i Popoli dell Universo

Roman lady at her toilet - engraving from "Usi e Costumi di Tutti i i Popoli
XEE4155462 Roman lady at her toilet - engraving from " Usi e Costumi di Tutti i i Popoli dell Universo. Ovvero Storia del governo, delle leggi, della milizia

Woman of Lony (Upper Sennar) Detained captive on the boats of the Egyptian Expedition, sd
LSE4078923 Woman of Lony (Upper Sennar) Detained captive on the boats of the Egyptian Expedition, sd. circa 1850, illustration in " Journal of travels in Oriental Sudan" by Pierre Tremaux

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 1316, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4923778 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 1316, Satirique en Couleurs, 1896_6_28: France and Madagascar - Anticlericalism, Colonization, Madagascar, Anticolonialism - Cupidite/Avarice

Sign of tobacco dealers representing an American Indian leans on boxes of tobacco ready
JLJ4594218 Sign of tobacco dealers representing an American Indian leans on boxes of tobacco ready to be shipped on ships exporting New World products. La Rochelle

Femme esclave mahometane - in "Encyclopedie des voyages"by J
LSE4082039 Femme esclave mahometane - in " Encyclopedie des voyages" by J. Grasset St Sauveur, ed. Deroy, Paris, 1796 by Labrousse, L.F

the bourgeois al-Harith (Al Harith), son of Hammam, and the wandering navigator Abu-Zayd
JLJ4657683 the bourgeois al-Harith (Al Harith), son of Hammam, and the wandering navigator Abu-Zayd (Abu Zayd) on a Miniature boat from the " Maqamat" (Seances)

Virginie gives a black man a drink. Illustration for the novel "
JLJ4661814 Virginie gives a black man a drink. Illustration for the novel " Paul and Virginie" by Bernardin de Saint Pierre (1737-1814). Engraving from 1790

The pool of the Harem - Pool in a Harem, 1876
XEE5033124 The pool of the Harem - Pool in a Harem, 1876 by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 72x61 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

The indigo factory in South America - in "The old and modern costume"
GIA4775641 The indigo factory in South America - in " The old and modern costume", by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819 - 1920

Portrait of the Marquis Antonio Litta (1700 - 1770), intimate advisor to the Emperor
GIA4769273 Portrait of the Marquis Antonio Litta (1700 - 1770), intimate advisor to the Emperor. Anonymous painting. Private Coll

Sugar manufacturing: Sugar mill and sugar mill - in "General History of Drugs
LSE4094804 Sugar manufacturing: Sugar mill and sugar mill - in " General History of Drugs, Simple and Compounded" by Pomet, 1735 by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Joseph sold by his brothers
XEE4138299 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Joseph sold by his brothers. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bible of Royaumont)

The art of lapidary: washing diamonds in Brazil in "
XEE4143736 The art of lapidary: washing diamonds in Brazil in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD in 1885 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Palanquin trip to Bourbon Island (Reunion Island) in the 18th century
XEE4158262 Palanquin trip to Bourbon Island (Reunion Island) in the 18th century. Engraving In " La Marine et les colonies: commerce", 1888

Scene from Mr Balfes New Opera of the "Bondman, "at Drury Lane Theatre, the Duel (engraving)
1617497 Scene from Mr Balfes New Opera of the " Bondman, " at Drury Lane Theatre, the Duel (engraving) by English School

Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire, No
ICA4863017 Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire, No. 312, 23/01/09 - America USA USA - William Howard Taft (1857-1930), President by Leandre

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616), Spanish writer, taken prisoner in Algiers in 1575
XEE4405146 Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616), Spanish writer, taken prisoner in Algiers in 1575. in " L Algerie ancienne et moderne" by Leon Galibert. Italian edition in 1846 color

Series of Umbrellas and Umbrellas (Egypt). 1: Egyptian Princess returning from a walk
LSE4099099 Series of Umbrellas and Umbrellas (Egypt). 1: Egyptian Princess returning from a walk on the Nile - Liebig chromolithography

Uncle Toms box: Toms death. Based on the novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe
LSE4112138 Uncle Toms box: Toms death. Based on the novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896). Liebig chromolithography. by French School

Uncle Toms box: crossing Ohio on floating ice, Elisa escapes Haley
LSE4112137 Uncle Toms box: crossing Ohio on floating ice, Elisa escapes Haley. Based on the novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896). Liebig chromolithography

The Queen of Egypt Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (69-30 BC) and Jules Cesar (100-44 BC
GIA4726070 The Queen of Egypt Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (69-30 BC) and Jules Cesar (100-44 BC) - Cleopatra before Julius Caesar in Shakespeares play, Antony and Cleopatra

Brazil, San Sebastian, 1814. Young woman of the bourgeoisie from moving in chair to
GIA4775621 Brazil, San Sebastian, 1814. Young woman of the bourgeoisie from moving in chair to porters in the street - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819 - 1820

Les fugitives aborigenes, engraving after a drawing by D
LSE4332185 Les fugitives aborigenes, engraving after a drawing by D.Maillart, to illustrate the story six months in Australia, by Desire Charnay

Une plantation de cane a sucre avec un moulin a sucre, des canamettes et la sucrerie - in
LSE4401929 Une plantation de cane A sucre avec un moulin A sucre, des canamettes et la sucrerie - in " Histoire generale des drogues" by Pierre Pomet, merchant grocer et drugist, ed

Leak of Spartacus. 19th century engraving
GIA4693550 Leak of Spartacus. 19th century engraving. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leak of Spartacus. 19th century engraving.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

The Black Trade. 19th century engraving
GIA4693525 The Black Trade. 19th century engraving. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Trade. 19th century engraving.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Kentzer: gold seeker and its bearer - photography, late 19th century
LSE4078917 Kentzer: gold seeker and its bearer - photography, late 19th century by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Hamaquaria in Dahomey (Benin), late 19th century
LSE4078913 Hamaquaria in Dahomey (Benin), late 19th century by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hamaquaria in Dahomey (Benin)

Recycled cotton from a house in the southern United States in 1864
XEE4404174 Recycled cotton from a house in the southern United States in 1864. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uncle Toms box: Aunt Chloe making corn cakes. Based on the novel by Harriet Beecher
LSE4112131 Uncle Toms box: Aunt Chloe making corn cakes. Based on the novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896). Liebig chromolithography

Creole of Martinique (black servant and a couple of whites) - in "
LSE4089466 Creole of Martinique (black servant and a couple of whites) - in " Picturesque France", T.III, 1838 by Unknown Artist

Joseph Sold by His Brothers - Joseph sold by his brothers (Genesis 37
XEE4161228 Joseph Sold by His Brothers - Joseph sold by his brothers (Genesis 37.1-36) - Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century

Brazil, a planter and his wife traveling with their suite, 1814
GIA4775716 Brazil, a planter and his wife traveling with their suite, 1814. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brazil)

Loading cotton on steam boats on Mississippi for New Orleans (New Orleans)
JLJ4569217 Loading cotton on steam boats on Mississippi for New Orleans (New Orleans). Engraving of the 19th century. Private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Catching turtle eggs. 19th century engraving
GIA4734393 Catching turtle eggs. 19th century engraving. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching turtle eggs)

Portrait of General Henry Christophe, King of Haiti, hero of Haitis independence
GIA4698538 Portrait of General Henry Christophe, King of Haiti, hero of Haitis independence. Engraving sd. 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Sugar mill, Antille, 1820
GIA4693527 Sugar mill, Antille, 1820 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar mill, Antille, 1820); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

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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.