Colonialists Collection

Vietnam War - Patriotic Poster - Colonialists Beware!
Vietnam War - Vietnamese Patriotic Poster. Colonialists and International Traitors! - You should think carefully before you take on Vietnam Date: 2nd half of the 20th century

The Island of Mana-hat-ta in the Year 1600 (litho)
5214933 The Island of Mana-hat-ta in the Year 1600 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island of Mana-hat-ta in the Year 1600)

Great combat on a river in Africa
LLM462752 Great combat on a river in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great combat on a river in Africa)

Packing for exploring Africa
LLM462745 Packing for exploring Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Packing for exploring Africa)

Meeting between Stanley and Livingstone
LLM462744 Meeting between Stanley and Livingstone by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting between Stanley and Livingstone)

Braving the rapids
LLM462749 Braving the rapids by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Braving the rapids. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Some pioneers in making South Central Africa British, Kimberley, Cape of Good Hope, May 1890 (b / w photo)
3626753 Some pioneers in making South Central Africa British, Kimberley, Cape of Good Hope, May 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

General Gordon
LLM462751 General Gordon by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Gordon. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

A break in Africa
LLM462748 A break in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A break in Africa. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Forest fire in Africa
LLM462747 Forest fire in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forest fire in Africa. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue)

View of Singapore from Fort Canning, 1846 (w / c on paper)
LIT389546 View of Singapore from Fort Canning, 1846 (w/c on paper) by Thomson, John Turnbull (1821-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonel Arnaudeau listening to the claims of O. Bou Cloun, c. 1860-70 (b / w photo)
CHT438864 Colonel Arnaudeau listening to the claims of O. Bou Cloun, c.1860-70 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The British Army entering Comassie, illustration from Cassells
IL370544 The British Army entering Comassie, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Paget

Portrait of Charles Calvert (colour litho)
PNP375466 Portrait of Charles Calvert (colour litho) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Calvert (1699-1751)

Attacked by Natives in Africa
LLM462750 Attacked by Natives in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacked by Natives in Africa)

Dr Livingstone
LLM462746 Dr Livingstone by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Livingstone. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia (engraving)
728759 The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia)

A big party in Africa
LLM462753 A big party in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A big party in Africa. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue)

Kurunegala Rest House, Kurunegala, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Kurunegala Rest House, Kurunegala, North Western Province, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910s

Wood factory in Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast
Interior of a wood factory of a colonial agent (factorerie) in Grand-Bassam in the south of Ivory Coast (then French West Africa)

New Rest House, Negombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Front view of New Rest House, Negombo, Western Province, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1940

Colonialism - Annexation of Ado by the British
The Annexation of the territory of the King of Ado by the British in 1891 - a real pictorial example of the extension of the British Empire

United Club, Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
United Club (club house and pavilion), Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), a hill country retreat for British colonialists and tea barons. Date: circa 1908

Congo, Africa - on the Lakula River Date: circa 1910s

Female fashions at Cape Coast Castle - The 2nd Ashanti War
Native female fashions at Cape Coast Castle, garrison and headquarters of the British colonialists till 1877. This sketch was made during the second Ashanti War

Madagascar Exploration
The French explore the jungle in Madagascar as they take control of the island. The Merina monarchy is abolished

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"Colonialists: Unveiling the Complexities of History and Legacy" From the Vietnam War to the grandeur of colonial architecture, the term "colonialists" encompasses a multifaceted narrative that shaped nations and left indelible imprints on our world. Patriotic posters during the Vietnam War rallied support while cautioning against perceived threats - a reminder of how deeply ingrained colonialism was in global conflicts. In Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, a wood factory stands as a testament to an era when natural resources were exploited by foreign powers. The Kurunegala Rest House in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and New Rest House in Negombo evoke images of opulence enjoyed by colonizers amidst local cultures. The annexation of Ado by the British exemplifies how colonialism often led to territorial expansion at any cost. Lithographs depicting "The Island of Mana-hat-ta in the Year 1600" transport us back to a time when indigenous lands were forcibly transformed into colonies. Africa witnessed both great combat and courageous exploration during its colonization. From daring expeditions like Stanley's meeting with Livingstone to braving treacherous rapids, these tales encapsulate both triumphs and tragedies that unfolded across African rivers. Pioneers played pivotal roles in making South Central Africa British, as captured in an evocative black-and-white photograph from Kimberley, Cape of Good Hope. General Gordon emerges as an emblematic figure who navigated complex power dynamics during this era. As we reflect on history's complexities surrounding colonialism, it is crucial to acknowledge its lasting impact on societies worldwide. By delving into these narratives - from patriotic posters warning "Colonialists Beware. " to encounters between explorers and conquerors - we gain insight into humanity's shared past while striving for understanding and reconciliation today.