Antique Print of Bunce Island by Van Schley (1748)

Decription: Antique print titled 'Vue de l'Ile et du Fort de Bense, tirée de Smith - Gezigt van 't Eiland en 't Fort Bense, uit Smith'. This print depicts Bunce Island, an island in the Sierra Leone River. Bunce Island was the departure point for thousands of slaves for the North American colonies of South Carolina and Georgia. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der Reizen (..)', published by P. de Hondt, 1748.

Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style.