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A merchant had himself portrayed against a background of merchant ships and barrels. These refer to his trading activities. The enslaved boy with a parasol emphasizes his status. Many Europeans migrated to Surinam in the 18th century, hoping to make a quick fortune in trade or on the sugar and coffee plantations.
Koopman en een tot slaaf gemaakte bediende
c. 1750 - c. 1799
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height 69.5 cm x width 58.9 cm
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