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Caricature of Francesco Crispi (1818-1901) and the defeat of the Italian invading
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Caricature of Francesco Crispi (1818-1901) and the defeat of the Italian invading
XIR211411 Caricature of Francesco Crispi (1818-1901) and the defeat of the Italian invading army at the siege of Makalle, Ethiopia. cover of Le Petit Journal, 9th February 1896 (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1844-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crispi resigned in 1896 after a further defeat by the Ethiopians at Adowe; the figure beating Crispi with a bread stick is probably Menelik II (1844-1913); ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12758655
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The captivating print showcases a vivid caricature of Francesco Crispi, an influential political figure during the late 19th century. Created by Henri Meyer and featured on the cover of Le Petit Journal on February 9th, 1896, this color lithograph captures a significant moment in history - the defeat of the Italian invading army at the siege of Makalle in Ethiopia. Intriguingly, Crispi resigned from his position in 1896 following yet another defeat by Ethiopian forces at Adowe. The artist depicts this humiliating moment with great detail; Menelik II, Ethiopia's formidable king, is portrayed wielding a bread stick as he beats Crispi symbolically. This satirical representation highlights not only Italy's military failures but also reflects European colonialism and imperialism prevalent during that era. The image serves as a powerful reminder of Italy's ambitions to establish its own empire through colonization efforts. However, it also underscores the resilience and strength displayed by African nations like Ethiopia who fiercely resisted foreign invasions. This remarkable photograph print offers viewers a glimpse into historical events that shaped both Europe and Africa during this period. It invites contemplation on themes such as power dynamics between colonizers and colonized peoples while shedding light on key figures like Francesco Crispi and Menelik II who played pivotal roles in shaping their respective nations' destinies.
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