The Frenchman says to Riaz, "The cow is meagre, you and the British have not left any milk in it". C Creator: Sanua (Sanu, Sannu), James (Yaqub, Jacques), (Abou Naddara) (1839-1912). The Frenchman says to Riaz, "The cow is meagre

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The Frenchman says to Riaz, "The cow is meagre, you and the British have not left any milk in it". C Creator: Sanua (Sanu, Sannu), James (Yaqub, Jacques), (Abou Naddara) (1839-1912). The Frenchman says to Riaz, "The cow is meagre

The Frenchman says to Riaz, "The cow is meagre, you and the British have not left any milk in it". Cartoon from "Abou Naddara", 1880. Private Collection

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The Frenchman says to Riaz: 'The cow is meagre, you and the British have not left any milk in it' is a poignant and thought-provoking political cartoon created by James Sanua, also known as Abou Naddara, in 1880. The image captures a tense moment between a Frenchman and an Egyptian farmer named Riaz, both standing next to a skinny cow. The caption implies that the Frenchman is accusing Riaz and the British of exploiting the resources of Egypt, leaving the local population with little to sustain themselves. The cartoon is a powerful commentary on the colonial exploitation of Egypt during the late 19th century. The period was marked by the increasing dominance of European powers, particularly France and Britain, over Egyptian politics and economy. The country was under the de facto control of the British, who had occupied Egypt since 1882, and the French, who had significant economic interests in the region. Sanua, a prominent Egyptian cartoonist and satirist, used his art to criticize the foreign powers and their impact on Egyptian society. The use of lithography as the medium for this cartoon underscores its mass appeal and accessibility, as it was a relatively new and affordable way to produce and distribute visual content. The image is a testament to the power of art as a tool for social and political commentary. It continues to resonate with viewers today, as it sheds light on the complex and often contentious relationship between colonial powers and their subjects, and the enduring impact of colonialism on the world.

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