P.J. Benoit del. Madou lith.
[Brussels, Belgium, 1839.]
Lithograph on india laid paper, sheet 255 x 340mm. 10 x 13½".
The text describes a dance at the Dou, a special celebration for the slaves, usually occurring on New Year's Day. After Pierre Jacques Benoit (1782 - 1854), from his 'Voyage a` Surinam. Description des possessions ne´erlandaises dans la Guyane ... Cent dessins pris sur nature par l’auteur, lithographie´s par Madou et Lauters.'
BNF: FRBNF38495521. BL: 000275495.
[Ref: 18003]  £190.00