---
title: Belgian Colonisation Cartoon
author: Edward Linley Sambourne
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21693/belgian-colonisation-cartoon/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-03-23
---
# Belgian Colonisation Cartoon
_Authored by Edward Linley Sambourne_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21693.png)
## Image Caption
A cartoon from a 1906 edition of *Punch* magazine highlighting the rapacious regime of Leopold II, King of the Belgians (here depicted as a snake), in the Congo Free State ([Belgian Congo](https://www.worldhistory.org/Belgian_Congo/) from 1908). Congo was ruthlessly exploited for its natural resources, notably rubber in the late 19th century.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Sambourne, E. L. (2026, March 23). Belgian Colonisation Cartoon. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Sambourne, Edward Linley. "Belgian Colonisation Cartoon." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 23, 2026. .
### MLA
Sambourne, Edward Linley. "Belgian Colonisation Cartoon." *World History Encyclopedia*, 23 Mar 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Punch_congo_rubber_cartoon.jpg)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Punch_congo_rubber_cartoon.jpg) by [**Edward Linley Sambourne**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Punch_congo_rubber_cartoon.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 23 March 2026. 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.