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Pulled Apart by the Great Powers, from L Assiette au Beurre, 1903 (colour litho)
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Pulled Apart by the Great Powers, from L Assiette au Beurre, 1903 (colour litho)
CHT168824 Pulled Apart by the Great Powers, from L Assiette au Beurre, 1903 (colour litho) by Moriss (fl.1903); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Lapin Marocain Ecartele par les Grandes Puissances; ); © Archives Charmet
Media ID 25156514
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Colonisation French Colony Maroc Moroccan Morocco North African Power Struggle Rabbit
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This print titled "Pulled Apart by the Great Powers" takes us back to the year 1903, a time when colonial powers were engaged in a fierce power struggle over Morocco. The image, originally published in L'Assiette au Beurre magazine, showcases an intriguing and satirical cartoon created by Moriss. In this colorful lithograph, we see a North African rabbit representing Morocco being torn apart by the claws of various great powers. The rabbit symbolizes the vulnerability and helplessness of Morocco as it becomes entangled in the ambitions of these colonizing nations. The artist's clever use of satire highlights the absurdity and brutality of colonization. Each power is depicted with distinct characteristics: French flags wave proudly behind one claw while German symbols dominate another. This visual representation emphasizes how these nations are pulling at different parts of Morocco for their own gain. Through this artwork, Moriss sheds light on not only the political struggles but also on the impact that colonization has on local populations. It serves as a reminder that behind geopolitical conflicts lie real people who suffer from such power plays. Preserved within Paris' Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris archives, this piece continues to captivate viewers today with its thought-provoking imagery and historical significance.
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