A slave is kneeling on the ground as Paul and Virginie try to protect him from a slave-owner holding a pipe and a stick. Engraving by G. Barrett, 1788, after J. Moreau.

William Cunyngham. Line engraving by G. Barrett, 1798.

Christ Church, Oxford. Line engraving by G. Barrett after E. Dayes.

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Barrett, G., active 1788-1798.

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Images by Barrett, G., active 1788-1798.

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A slave is kneeling on the ground as Paul and Virginie try to protect him from a slave-owner holding a pipe and a stick. Engraving by G. Barrett, 1788, after J. Moreau.

William Cunyngham. Line engraving by G. Barrett, 1798.

Christ Church, Oxford. Line engraving by G. Barrett after E. Dayes.