The Family of Sir William Young (c. 1767-1769), by Johan Zoffany.
For a detailed discussion of the piece, see David Hunter, "Lubricious Facts, Pleasing Lies: Zoffany’s The Family of Sir William Young, Bart., a Conversation Piece Funded by Slavery." Music in Art XLVIII/1–2 (2023), pp. 127-146.
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Collector?
Yes
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Current Location
Walker Art Gallery
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Dispersal Date
30th Nov -0001
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Current Owner
National Museums Liverpool
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1805 - 22nd Apr 1887
Born into slavery in Carriacou, Grenada, Malvina Wells became a lady's maid in Edinburgh and a trusted family friend to her employers.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
