Imperialist Collection

Cecil Rhodes
CECIL RHODES Statesman, financier, imperialist. Caricatured as a colossus bestriding Africa

PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851. First building with revolutionary modular, prefabricated design, and use of glass. Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park, London

Cecil Rhodes / Davie / Hero
CECIL RHODES Statesman, entrepreneur and imperialist in South Africa, making peace with the Matabele, 1896

Death to the World Imperialist Monster, 1919. Soviet propaganda poster by Dmitry Moor (Orlov)

The Rhodes Colossus, 1892 Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
The Rhodes Colossus, 1892. Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902), English-born South African businessman and statesman, shown striding across Africa from Cape Town to Cairo with a telegraph wire

KPD POSTER / MID 1920 S
German Communist party (KPD) poster showing the German communists standing opposed to the old imperialist elements entrenched within the republic

Cartoon, My Boys! (British Lion)
Cartoon, My Boys! An imperialist depiction of the British Lion proudly commanding his Australian and Canadian cubs. Date: 1885

Advertisment for Pears Soap, The Formula of British Conquest, Pears Soap in the Soudan
XJF437978 Advertisment for Pears Soap, The Formula of British Conquest, Pears Soap in the Soudan, 1884 (litho) by English School

Cecil Rhodes / Menpes 1900
CECIL RHODES Statesman, entrepreneur and imperialist in South Africa, on horseback at his home at Grote Schuur, 1900

China Yankee Imperialist
Representatives of the Chinese people, including a soldier, a sailor and an airman, drive Yankee imperialists out of Korea

Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900
3782928 Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900; (add.info.: Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900. Cecil Rhodes was an English-born businessman, mining magnate, and politician in South Africa)

Italian Propaganda postcard - Invasion of Albania by Italian Tank Regiment (this card is celebrating the brave tank drivers) 7-12 April 1939

Map of India, Showing the British Possessions in 1780, 1800, and at the Present Time, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier

Cape to Cairo, 1899. Artist: John Tenniel
Cape to Cairo, 1899. Cecil Rhodes asking the German Emperor Wilhelm II for permission for the Cape to Cairo telegraph line to be laid across German territories in Africa

Colonialism. Africa. Anglo-Egyptian troops fighting against the Sudanese army (1896-1898). Drawing by Wollen, 1898. Colored

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Battle in Transwaal in October 1899, during the Second Boer War. Engraving

Cecil Rhodes (1853 - 1902), British mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896. Date: 1898

Building of Schoolsinfra After Operation Jumelles, Kabylia, Algeria, 24th August 1959 (b/w photo)
1741701 Building of Schoolsinfra After Operation Jumelles, Kabylia, Algeria, 24th August 1959 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

The Palace of General Governor of Indochina, Saigon, c. 1920 (b/w photo)
1702210 The Palace of General Governor of Indochina, Saigon, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: The palace of general governor of Indochina in Saigon, c1920)

French and Portuguese Officers, Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b/w photo)
1741702 French and Portuguese Officers, Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Operation "Jumelles" in Kabylia)

Marchand mission arriving in Fashoda, 10th July 1898 (engraving)
1728881 Marchand mission arriving in Fashoda, 10th July 1898 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Marchand mission (Jean Baptiste Marchand) aka "mission Congo Nil"

Honour to the Heros of Colonial Expansion, front cover of an illustrated supplement to Le Petit Journal
CHT189320 Honour to the Heros of Colonial Expansion, front cover of an illustrated supplement to Le Petit Journal, 6th March 1910 (colour litho) by Jones, Thomas (1742-1803) & Mortimer

French Soldiers during war in Madagascar in 1895 (engraving)
1702549 French Soldiers during war in Madagascar in 1895 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Second Madagascar expedition was a French military intervention which took place)

Triumphant Entry of the French into Algiers, 5th July 1830 (engraving)
1701929 Triumphant Entry of the French into Algiers, 5th July 1830 (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Triumphant entry of the French in Algiers july 5)

At the Camp of Chalon (colour litho)
1731102 At the Camp of Chalon (colour litho) by Caran D Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); (add.info.: At the camp of Chalon Comrades of Africa from left to right Shooter hunter with horse lender)

The Demonstration Of The Parisian Students In Favor Of The Boers, Missing By The Police In Front Of The Sorbonne
2798456 The Demonstration Of The Parisian Students In Favor Of The Boers, Missing By The Police In Front Of The Sorbonne (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Soldier of the Spahi Regiment of Algiers (colour litho)
1731033 Soldier of the Spahi Regiment of Algiers (colour litho) by Caran D Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); (add.info.: Spahis (French pronunciation)

Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas)
BOO226886 Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 70x62.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Military parade in Barbados, 1853 (colour litho)
1729634 Military parade in Barbados, 1853 (colour litho) by Walker, Edmund (fl.1836-d.1882); (add.info.: Military parade in Barbados, english colony, engraving by E. Walker 1853)

Emperor Nero (engraving)
1721890 Emperor Nero (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (15 December AD 37 - 9 June AD 68)

Emperor Nero on Horseback (engraving)
1721872 Emperor Nero on Horseback (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Emperor Nero (37-68) roman emperor in 54-68 on horseback, engraving)

Chinese Christian refugees gathered by Father Quilloux into the Apostolic Mission during bombardment of Tientsin during
1273733 Chinese Christian refugees gathered by Father Quilloux into the Apostolic Mission during bombardment of Tientsin during the Boxer Rebellion

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) English writer best remembered for his poems, the Just So Stories and The Jungle Book
5615774 Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) English writer best remembered for his poems, the Just So Stories and The Jungle Book

The British Empire, c. 1900 (w / c on paper)
LIS372916 The British Empire, c.1900 (w/c on paper) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); 60x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Stereograph of Ha-ta-men Gate looking West along the Tartar wall between the Imperial city
1273732 Stereograph of Ha-ta-men Gate looking West along the Tartar wall between the Imperial city and the Legation Quarter which was defended by US marines during the 1900 siege of the Boxer

Heralds tabard, 1877 (fabric)
5920938 Heralds tabard, 1877 (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Tabard worn by a herald at the Imperial Assemblage in Delhi on 1 January 1877)

View of the Admiralty at Algiers, c. 1899 (hand-coloured photo)
1267965 View of the Admiralty at Algiers, c.1899 (hand-coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiralty in the harbour of Algiers)

Germany and China (engraving)
7157242 Germany and China (engraving) by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germany and China. French cartoon from Le Rire, 1900)

The Plumb-Pudding in Danger; -or-State Epicures Taking a Petit Souper (engraving)
6203185 The Plumb-Pudding in Danger; -or-State Epicures Taking a Petit Souper (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info)

The British Empire shown on a heart-shaped map of the world (colour litho)
7169491 The British Empire shown on a heart-shaped map of the world (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature of Joseph Chamberlain, English politician (litho)
7201816 Caricature of Joseph Chamberlain, English politician (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914)

Prussian Appetite (engraving)
7157247 Prussian Appetite (engraving) by Darjou, Alfred Henri (1832-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Appetite. French cartoon from Charivari, 1864)

Robert Clive at the Battle of Arcot (coloured engraving)
7153263 Robert Clive at the Battle of Arcot (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Clive at the Battle of Arcot)

Lord Salisbury Addressing a Meeting, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Lord Salisbury Addressing a Meeting, 1870/91

The Union Jack: Tales for British Boys, 1880
3744573 The Union Jack: Tales for British Boys, 1880 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Times of Peril, A Tales of India by George Alfred Henty)

The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving)
3744550 The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Indian Spices for English Tables)

Our Judge, c. 1858 (lithograph)
3744547 Our Judge, c.1858 (lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From " Curry & Rice" on forty plates; or)

Mail day is the great day of the week, 1903 (drawing)
3744544 Mail day is the great day of the week, 1903 (drawing) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: From An Indian Sketch-Book)

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Imperialist: Unveiling the Complex Legacy of Cecil Rhodes Cecil Rhodes, a name that evokes both admiration and condemnation, was an influential figure in the era of imperialism. Born in 1853, this British mining magnate and politician left an indelible mark on southern Africa's history as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896. However, his actions have sparked intense debates about colonialism and its consequences. Rhodes' grand vision for expanding British influence is epitomized by Edward Linley Sambourne's iconic artwork "The Rhodes Colossus" (1892). This colossal figure straddling continents symbolizes the immense power wielded by imperialists like Rhodes during this period. To some, he was a hero paving the way for progress; to others, he represented oppression and exploitation. Soviet propaganda poster "Death to the World Imperialist Monster" (1919) by Dmitry Moor reflects how imperialists were vilified during times of revolution. The poster portrays them as monstrous figures trampling over humanity with their insatiable greed. It captures the sentiment prevalent among those who sought liberation from foreign rule. In Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace built for London's Great Exhibition in 1851, we witness another manifestation of imperialistic ambitions. This architectural marvel showcased Britain's industrial might while simultaneously highlighting its dominance over other nations – a testament to Victorian-era imperialism. Achille Beltrame's painting "Battle in Transwaal" depicts Anglo-Egyptian troops fighting against local resistance forces in Africa - a stark reminder of how imperialism often led to violent conflicts between colonizers and indigenous populations seeking autonomy. However, it is important not to overlook alternative perspectives within these historical narratives. Davie Menpes' portrait captures Cecil Rhodes as a man admired by many contemporaries despite his controversial legacy. Some viewed him as an enlightened visionary whose efforts brought progress and development to Africa. The cartoon "My Boys.