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Kingston, & Port Royale, 1825 (engraving)
3671099 Kingston, & Port Royale, 1825 (engraving) by Hakewill, James (1778-1843); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: A picturesque tour of the island of Jamaica from drawings made in the years 1820 and 1821, by James Hakewill..
Plate No. 3
by Hakewill, James, 1778-1843
London: Hurst and Robinson); © Newberry Library
Media ID 33093850
© © Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "Kingston & Port Royale, 1825" takes us back to the early 19th century in Jamaica. Created by James Hakewill, a talented artist and engraver of his time, this print offers a glimpse into the picturesque tour of the island he embarked on between 1820 and 1821. Plate No. 3 of his collection showcases Kingston and Port Royale in all their colonial glory. The scene is filled with lush trees that provide shade against the warm Caribbean sun. A couple stands near the water's edge, admiring the view before them. The woman exudes femininity as she gazes at her surroundings with awe-struck eyes. Hakewill's attention to detail brings out every shape and contour of these historic towns. As we explore this image further, it becomes evident that British influence permeates through every corner - a reminder of Jamaica's colonial past under Great Britain's rule. The print not only captures architectural beauty but also serves as a window into history; it transports us to an era when Europe was expanding its reach across continents like Americae (America). It reminds us of how art can bridge gaps between cultures and bring distant lands closer together. As we admire this piece from Fine Art Finder, let us appreciate both Hakewill's artistic skill and his ability to transport us back in time through his engravings.
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