Antique Print-RIFLEMAN-STEAM SLOOP-SAIL-SLAVE TRADE-Anonymous-1850

The British sailing steamboat ‘Rifleman’ in pursuit of a Brazilian slave ship.

Made by an anonymous engraver/artist.

Medium: Handcoloured wood engraving. on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 27 x 15.5 cm (10.63 x 6.1 inch). Image size: 23.5 x 10.5 cm. (9.25 x 4.13 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing. Text from and back. Remains of tape from previous attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

RIFLEMAN-STEAM SLOOP-SAIL-SLAVE TRADE | DPO-PCO-2-74

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This print originates from ‘The Illustrated London News’ ca. 1850.