Colonialism Collection (page 8)

Vue de la Chaudire de Syali An island in a river, 1828
3480380 Vue de la Chaudire de Syali An island in a river, 1828; (add.info.: Vue de la Chaudire de Syali An island in a river)

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480320 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480318 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480316 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895
3480230 French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895; (add.info.: Illustration depicting French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Senegal, Portrait of a black with a book, 1875
LUX4731935 Senegal, Portrait of a black with a book, 1875; (add.info.: Senegal, Portrait of a black with a book, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

First World War: France, Postcard showing the drawing of a Senegalese shoemer, 1918
LUX4734212 First World War: France, Postcard showing the drawing of a Senegalese shoemer, 1918; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, King Norodom's Palace, 1863
LUX4734053 Phnom Penh, Cambodia, King Norodom's Palace, 1863; (add.info.: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, King Norodom's Palace, 1863); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Portrait of a notable Arab in studio with burnous, chechia and slippers, 1875
LUX4732144 France, Portrait of a notable Arab in studio with burnous, chechia and slippers, 1875; (add.info.: France, Portrait of a notable Arab in studio with burnous, chechia and slippers)

Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900
LUX4728609 Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900; (add.info.: Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region, laying the caravan in the shelter of the marabout, 1900
LUX4728606 Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region, laying the caravan in the shelter of the marabout, 1900; (add.info.: Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region)

Conquete of Algeria (1830-1847): the submission of Abd el Kader (Abd-el-Kader or ibn Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani)
DUV4205477 Conquete of Algeria (1830-1847): the submission of Abd el Kader (Abd-el-Kader or ibn Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani (al-Din al-Hasani) (1807-1883)

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Black troops formed by soldiers of the French colonies of Africa, Morocco, Algeria
DUV4201457 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Black troops formed by soldiers of the French colonies of Africa, Morocco, Algeria

China, Tungking (Chongqing or Chongking): Portrait of a colonial soldier in the extreme east, 1870
LUX4712785 China, Tungking (Chongqing or Chongking): Portrait of a colonial soldier in the extreme east, 1870; (add.info.: China)

Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860
LUX4711150 Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860; (add.info.: Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Death of Lieutenant Grivart, 1899
3480884 Death of Lieutenant Grivart, 1899; (add.info.: Death of Lieutenant Grivart. Killed by inhabitants of a village on the banks of the River Niger. Mort du Lieutenant Grivart)

A group of American Indians, burdens of baskets and forces to leave their territory and seek a new one to settle there
FLO4635590 A group of American Indians, burdens of baskets and forces to leave their territory and seek a new one to settle there, around 1820

English fortress in Cape Coast, Ghana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4620027 English fortress in Cape Coast, Ghana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Literature. The french poet Arthur Rimbaud aged "king of savages"
3434409 Literature. The french poet Arthur Rimbaud aged "king of savages". Caricature by Ernest Delahaye, France, 1877; (add.info.: Litterature)

Literature. "A missionary coming from Charleville(-Mezieres)." The french poet Arthur Rimbaud in Africa
3434403 Literature. "A missionary coming from Charleville(-Mezieres)." The french poet Arthur Rimbaud in Africa

Tunisia, Sfax: men come to fetch water from the well, 1900
LUX4789008 Tunisia, Sfax: men come to fetch water from the well, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: men come to fetch water from the well, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting, a well sheltered under a small tent in close-up, 1904
LUX4788700 Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting, a well sheltered under a small tent in close-up, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting)

Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: the village awaits the arrival of the representative of Gallieni, 1895
LUX4756983 Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: the village awaits the arrival of the representative of Gallieni, 1895; (add.info.: Africa)

Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment, primitive dwellings made of dry earth
LUX4765896 Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment, primitive dwellings made of dry earth, branches and canvas sheltered from a wall of cactus, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment)

Tunisia, Bizerte (banzart): Fete de la mi-careme, close-up tank, drummers and trumpets, 1910
LUX4765526 Tunisia, Bizerte (banzart): Fete de la mi-careme, close-up tank, drummers and trumpets, 1910; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte (banzart): Fete de la mi-careme, close-up tank

Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse, animated view with walkers, boats and tricoloured flags, 1900
LUX4766489 Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse, animated view with walkers, boats and tricoloured flags, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse)

Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) French general and explorer who led Congo Nile mission in 1896-1899
1747749 Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) French general and explorer who led Congo Nile mission in 1896-1899; (add.info)

Londoners celebrating the news of the relief of Mafeking, 1900 (engraving)
527825 Londoners celebrating the news of the relief of Mafeking, 1900 (engraving); (add.info.: In the Second Boer War the British were besieged at Mafeking from 12 October 1899-17 May 1900)

Geography. The scotish explorer David Livingstone and the Victoria Falls (Zambezi River). Imagery, France, c.1900
2638798 Geography. The scotish explorer David Livingstone and the Victoria Falls (Zambezi River). Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afrique. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll)

The french lands the coast of Florida, 1591 (engraving)
2435390 The french lands the coast of Florida, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA. The french lands the coast of Florida)

Sugar trade, Antwerp, c1510-20 (engraving)
2526608 Sugar trade, Antwerp, c1510-20 (engraving) by Verhaert, Pieter (1852-1908); (add.info.: Economy. The first sugar carrying ship arrives in the harbour of Antwerp, Belgium, 1508)

The french expedition based in Charlesfort, Parris Island, 1591 (engraving)
2435396 The french expedition based in Charlesfort, Parris Island, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA)

Florida Indians, 1591 (engraving)
2435389 Florida Indians, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: USA. Gravure in: Indorum Floridam provinciam inhabitantium eicones. Coll. Part. History. USA)

The Englishmen's Arrival in Virginia: Map of Virginia coast showing Native territories Secotan and Weapemoc
528106 The Englishmen's Arrival in Virginia: Map of Virginia coast showing Native territories Secotan and Weapemoc, and the Native community on Roanoak island at river mouth, 1590

Edmund Allenby, 1918 (illustration)
2093115 Edmund Allenby, 1918 (illustration); (add.info.: Illustration in: Le Pays de France, France, 12/1918. Coll. Part. History. England)

Geography Manual (Atlas primary education) early 20th century (primary school, elementary school)
PCT4265415 Geography Manual (Atlas primary education) early 20th century (primary school, elementary school). Illustrated cover of an engraving, landscape North Africa (Algeria or Tunisia)

History of Algeria from the most remote times to the present day: vignette in illustration of the title page of a work
PCT4290451 History of Algeria from the most remote times to the present day: vignette in illustration of the title page of a work by J.J. E

Illustration of the book by Emile Lavisse "Tu will soldier", Armand Colin 1899
PCT4286821 Illustration of the book by Emile Lavisse "Tu will soldier", Armand Colin 1899; (add.info.: French colonial army of africa)

A black flag: Chinese bandit and pirate at Tonkin in 1873 - colony - colonialism - Illustration of the book by Emile
PCT4286746 A black flag: Chinese bandit and pirate at Tonkin in 1873 - colony - colonialism - Illustration of the book by Emile Lavisse "Tu will soldier"

Double portrait of a colonial soldier dressed in an exotic uniform (Asian) c.1900 (b/w photo)
PCT4256990 Double portrait of a colonial soldier dressed in an exotic uniform (Asian) c.1900 (b/w photo); 5.5 x 9 cm; (add.info.: sepia anonymous); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Candle and the Atlas: Algerian landscape - engraving mid 19th century - illustration by Raffet for the book
PCT4290645 Candle and the Atlas: Algerian landscape - engraving mid 19th century - illustration by Raffet for the book "L'Algerie ancienne et moderne" by Leon Galibert

USA v. 1890 - United States of America, Oklahoma State, West Conquete: Convoy of emigrants (settlers)
PCT4295360 USA v. 1890 - United States of America, Oklahoma State, West Conquete: Convoy of emigrants (settlers) in carts and carts at the end of the 19th century (1889)

First distillery of Tonkin, c. 1890, "Le Tonkin in 1900" by Robert Dubois
LSE4094398 First distillery of Tonkin, c. 1890, "Le Tonkin in 1900" by Robert Dubois.; National Library, Hanoi, Vietnam; (add.info.: First distillery of Tonkin, c)

Indochina: Studio photo of a traveling merchant, 1923 - Len Ken
LUX4756277 Indochina: Studio photo of a traveling merchant, 1923 - Len Ken; (add.info.: Indochina: Studio photo of a traveling merchant, 1923 - Len Ken); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: Armee of Monsieur Sluzanski (right), Malagasy mounted on zebuses with uniforms in his
LUX4756962 Africa, Saint Mary of Marovoay: Armee of Monsieur Sluzanski (right), Malagasy mounted on zebuses with uniforms in his heveas plantation, 1895; (add.info.: Africa)

Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: in a hevea plantation, black men dress as soldiers on the back of a zebu with a cap
LUX4756935 Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: in a hevea plantation, black men dress as soldiers on the back of a zebu with a cap bearing the name of their owner Sluzanski, 1895; (add.info.: Africa)

Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: a settler, Monsieur Sluzanski, in the middle of his heveas plantation
LUX4756920 Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: a settler, Monsieur Sluzanski, in the middle of his heveas plantation and next to his mulch, 1902; (add.info.: Africa, Saint Marie de Marovoay: a settler)

Senegal, Dakar: An African family taken by Noal, 1860
LUX4755385 Senegal, Dakar: An African family taken by Noal, 1860; (add.info.: Senegal, Dakar: An African family taken by Noal, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

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"Unveiling the Complexities of Colonialism: Tracing its Global Impact through Time and Space" Step into a captivating journey as we explore the multifaceted nature of colonialism, from its origins to its lasting effects on various regions across the world. Our first stop takes us to Kingston Norfolk Island, where restored British penal colony buildings stand as a testament to a dark chapter in history. This World Heritage listed area invites reflection on the lives impacted by this system. Next, we delve into an 1886 map of the British Empire by Walter Crane, revealing the vast extent of imperial control during that era. The empire's reach is further depicted in McVitie's World Map Empire, showcasing how Britain left an indelible mark on countless nations. As we shift our gaze towards America, we witness The Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower—a pivotal moment that laid foundations for future colonization endeavors. Meanwhile, Patersons Camp Coffee advertisement reminds us of how commerce played a significant role in sustaining these ventures. The Gordon Highlanders' heroic tale unfolds next; Piper Findlater's V. C. Win at Dargai in 1897 exemplifies both bravery and imperialism intertwined within historical narratives. A thought-provoking American cartoon from 1882 portrays England as an octopus-like figure symbolizing imperialism's insatiable appetite for land across continents. Turning our attention to Africa, an unknown creator presents us with a General Map of British South Africa from 1900—highlighting territorial divisions resulting from colonial rule. In times of war like WWI, propaganda posters such as "The Empire Needs Men" underscored how colonies were called upon to support their colonizers' interests. Venturing deeper into Africa brings us face-to-face with Congo—a powerful Punch cartoon published in 1906 that critiques European exploitation and brutality during colonization efforts. Mayo College stands tall in Ajmer, Rajasthan—an educational institution shaped by British influence, reflecting the cultural assimilation that often accompanied colonial rule.