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title: European Division of Africa Cartoon
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20327/european-division-of-africa-cartoon/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-02-24
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# European Division of Africa Cartoon
_Authored by Unknown Artist_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20327.jpg)
## Image Caption
A cartoon in the French magazine "L'illustration" (January 3, 1885) presenting a critical view of the [Berlin Conference 1884-5](https://www.worldhistory.org/Berlin_Conference_1884-5/). It depicts Otto von Bismarck (1815-98), Chancellor of Germany, cutting a cake labeled '[Africa](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/africa/)' with a knife, symbolizing the partition of the continent between European powers.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Artist, U. (2025, April 10). European Division of Africa Cartoon. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "European Division of Africa Cartoon." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 10, 2025. .
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "European Division of Africa Cartoon." *World History Encyclopedia*, 10 Apr 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berlin_Conference,_1884%E2%80%9385.jpg) by [**Unknown Artist**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berlin_Conference,_1884%E2%80%9385.jpg). Submitted by [Fabio Sappino](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/fabiosappino/ "User Page: Fabio Sappino"), published on 10 April 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.