Title
A VIEW IN THE ISLAND OF JAMAICA, : of Fort William Estate, with part of Roaring River belonging to William Beckford Esq.r near Savannah la Marr; To whom this Plate is Dedicated by his most Obliged Servant JOHN BOYDELL. / Drawn on the Spot & painted by George Robertson ; John Boydell excudit 1778 ; Engraved by Thomas Vivares.
Creator
Vivare_s, Thomas, approximately 1735-approximately 1810, printmaker.
Publication details
[London] : Published March 25th. 1778 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London, [March 25 1778]
Physical details
1 print : engraving and etching ; platemark 40 x 55.2 cm, on sheet 42 x 57.2 cm.
Description
Two men carrying a basket rest by a turbulent river and two men and a woman cross a bridge in the foreground, with plantation buildings and mountains in the background. Title contains the coat of arms of William Beckford.
Place
Westmoreland (Jamaica)
Other persons
Robertson, George, 1747 or 1748-1788, artist.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.123.54.c.