Title
The MAROONS in AMBUSH on the DROMILLY ESTATE in the PARISH of TRELAWNEY, JAMAICA : To the Hon.ble Gen.l Walpole this Plate is with permission respectfully dedicated by his obliged and obedient Servant, Rob.t Cribb / J. Bourgoing pinx.t Jamaica ; J. Merigot sculp.t.
Creator
Me_rigot, J., printmaker.
Publication details
[London] : [Robert Cribb], [1801]
Physical details
1 print : hand-coloured aquatint and etching ; platemark 55.4 x 76.4 cm (trimmed below platemark), on sheet 55.4 x 81.5 cm
Description
A group of Maroon fighters assembles in tree-filled rolling hills in the foreground, with uniformed soldiers making their way down a path from the plantation buildings seen among trees in the background. Signed within image at bottom right.
Place
Cornwall (Jamaica : County)
Additional information
Probably connected with the Second Maroon War (1795), in which George Walpole took part as commanding field officer of the British troops.
Other persons
Bourgoin, Franc_ois Jules, artist.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.123.59.