A Gallery of Italian Colonialism

Fabio Sappino

by Fabio Sappino
published on 04 September 2025

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European Division of Africa Cartoon

by Unknown Artist
published on 10 April 2025

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European Division of Africa Cartoon — View Full-Size Image

A cartoon in the French magazine "L'illustration" (January 3, 1885) presenting a critical view of the Berlin Conference 1884-5. It depicts Otto von Bismarck (1815-98), Chancellor of Germany, cutting a cake labeled 'Africa' with a knife, symbolizing the partition of the continent between European powers.

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