Thomas Holloway

British, 1748 - 1827

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This is a title page for the book "Narrative of a five years expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam." The expedition took place from 1772 to 1777 in Guiana on the coast of South America. It discusses the country's history, its productions, and was written by Captain J.G. Stedman with illustrations by the author. The page features an emblem with ships at sea and a Latin motto, as well as a quote from Valerius Flaccus. The book was printed in London in 1796.
John Gabriel Stedman, Various Artists, William Blake, Francesco Bartolozzi, Thomas Conder, Thomas Holloway, Inigo Barlow, Smith, Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America (volume II), 1796, bound volume with engraved title page, letterpress text, and 40 etching and engravings on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1982.58.4

Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America (volume II)

John Gabriel Stedman, Various Artists, William Blake, Francesco Bartolozzi, Thomas Conder, Thomas Holloway, Inigo Barlow, Smith · 1796 · bound volume with engraved title page, letterpress text, and 40 etching and engravings on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1982.58.4
This is a book cover for "Narrative of a Five Years Expedition." The cover features the title and details of the book written in a decorative serif typeface. Below the main title, captioned "By CAPT. J. G. STEDMAN," there is an oval frame illustration depicting several ships at sea, surrounded by a bald eagle. The text provides context about the book's contents, promising descriptions of natural features and inhabitants of the depicted regions, including the Indians of Guiana and Negroes of Guinea. The book, published in London in 1796, claims to be illustrated with engravings made by the author. The text is accompanied by a Latin quote attributed to Valerius Flaccus.
John Gabriel Stedman, Various Artists, William Blake, Francesco Bartolozzi, Thomas Conder, Thomas Holloway, Inigo Barlow, Perry, Michele Benedetti, Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America (volume I), 1796, bound volume with engraved title page, letterpress text, and 41 etching and engravings (some with stipple, one with aquatint) on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1982.58.3

Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America (volume I)

John Gabriel Stedman, Various Artists, William Blake, Francesco Bartolozzi, Thomas Conder, Thomas Holloway, Inigo Barlow, Perry, Michele Benedetti · 1796 · bound volume with engraved title page, letterpress text, and 41 etching and engravings (some with stipple, one with aquatint) on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1982.58.3
The image shows a man from the waist up, seated in a formal position, with his body turned slightly to the right, looking directly at the viewer. He has a solemn expression, a strong jawline, prominent nose, and intense eyes. He has white, curly hair styled in an 18th-century fashion. He is dressed in formal attire, wearing a high-collared shirt with a cravat, and a dark, double-breasted coat with large buttons. There is a textured curtain behind him on one side, and an architectural structure resembling a classical building is faintly visible in the background.
Thomas Holloway, Benjamin West, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.838

Benjamin West

Thomas Holloway · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.45.838
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Hope Attended by Peace, Art, and Labor / Fettered Slave

Thomas Holloway, Anker Smith, Thomas Holloway, Frederick P. Nodder, Samuel Alken · published 1795 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1983.103.11.h
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The Botanic Garden

Various Artists, William Blake, Erasmus Darwin, Anker Smith, Thomas Holloway, Frederick P. Nodder, Samuel Alken · published 1795 · 2-part work bound in 1 vol: 21 etched and engraved plates, of which 6 were engraved by Blake ·  Accession ID  1983.103.11
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The Portland Vase

William Blake, Anker Smith, Thomas Holloway, Frederick P. Nodder, Samuel Alken · published 1795 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1983.103.11.c
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Tornado

William Blake, Anker Smith, Thomas Holloway, Frederick P. Nodder, Samuel Alken · published 1795 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1983.103.11.b
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Meadia

Frederick P. Nodder, Anker Smith, Thomas Holloway, Frederick P. Nodder, Samuel Alken · published 1794 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1983.103.11.j
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Dionaea Muscipula

Frederick P. Nodder, Anker Smith, Thomas Holloway, Frederick P. Nodder, Samuel Alken · published 1794 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1983.103.11.l
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Cupid with Torch and Flower

Thomas Holloway, Anker Smith, Thomas Holloway, Frederick P. Nodder, Samuel Alken · published 1794 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1983.103.11.i