Slaves in Chains: 'O BRITAIN TO THEE WE APPEAL'

Framed, in a white marble frame, and glazed ivory panel surrounded by gilt quill work. The background of the panel is painted with a landscape scene. On it are two wax figures of enslaved Africans in wire chains. They are kneeling and beseeching an 'all seeing eye' motif. Part of the Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2787
Collection: Special collections
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1820
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements: Image: 55 mm x 55 mm