The Abolition of the Slave Trade.

The Abolition of the Slave Trade. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PW3932

Description: Toward the end of the 18th century issues of religious humanity, radical political agendas and questions of economics came together to encourage attempts to end the slave trade. By using graphic illustrations of the cruelty inflicted by slave merchants upon their captives the abolitionists also hoped to reach a wider audience than just the educated middle class. This cartoon is typical of the images used by abolitionists to make their case.

Creator: S. W. Fores (publisher)

Date: 1792

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London