Neptune, ou la maitrise des mers (Neptune or the Mastery of the Sea), Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave, Assortment of maritime and patriotic scenes as well as a Chinese pavilion. Neptune in a chariot gives orders to Mercury and Pallas Athena. A child holding a book titles 'Nouvelle Loi' (new Law) stands beside them. There is a scene apparently granting freedom to three slaves which may coincide with the first abolition of slavery in 1794. In red on white., France, ca. 1795, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Textile

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