Group of Negros, as imported to be sold for Slaves

William Blake after John Gabriel Stedman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of individuals on a textured ground. Some individuals are standing or walking, with an adult male on the right gesturing with a whip. The figures have dark curly hair and are dressed in minimal clothing, mainly fabric around their waists. The adult male on the right wears a coat, breeches, hat, and holds a whip. A small dog is at the group's feet. In the background, faint outlines of sails and ship masts are visible, suggesting a maritime setting.