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France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco (colour litho)
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France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco (colour litho)
2779769 France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco. French troops intervened in Morocco in 1911 in support of the sultan after a revolt broke out against his rule. The intervention prompted an international incident, the Agadir Crisis, after Germany responded by sending a gunboat to the port of Agadir. Diplomatic negotiations led to the signing of the Treaty of Fez, which made Morocco a French protectorate in return for territorial concessions to Germany elsewhere in Africa. La France va pouvoir porter librement au Maroc la civilisation la richesse et la paix. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 19 November 1911.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22995168
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Dispensing Giving Grateful Gratitude Marianne Moroccan Morocco Peace Propaganda Protectorate Receiving Scramble For Africa
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This vibrant and historically significant print titled "France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco" captures a pivotal moment in the relationship between France and Morocco. Created by an anonymous French School artist in the 20th century, this colour lithograph depicts the paternalistic narrative of France's intervention in Morocco. The image showcases French troops arriving in Morocco during the Agadir Crisis of 1911, when a revolt against the sultan's rule prompted international tensions. The illustration was originally published in Le Petit Journal on November 19,1911, as a form of propaganda to justify France's colonial presence. Symbolically, it portrays France as a benevolent figure represented by Marianne, the personification of liberty and reason. With open arms, she is depicted bestowing civilization, wealth, and peace upon grateful Moroccans who are receiving her gifts with gratitude. This artwork reflects not only the scramble for Africa during that era but also highlights themes such as protectorate agreements and territorial concessions made between European powers. It serves as an allegory for French colonialism at its height while emphasizing their mission to bring progress to North Africa. Today, this print stands as a testament to historical events that shaped Franco-Moroccan relations. It offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on complex dynamics surrounding imperialism and serves as a reminder of how art can be used for both political messaging and cultural preservation.
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