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Africa. European exploration of the Congo?
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Africa. European exploration of the Congo?
History of Africa. 19th century.... Mad with joy, Albert straddles the animal's body. He was one of the Danish crew of the whaler Albion who, together with the Scots, towed the carcass of a hippopotamus to the beach to dismember it and take advantage of the meat. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain
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This print captures a moment of European exploration in 19th century Africa, specifically the Congo. The image shows Albert, a member of the Danish crew of the whaler Albion, straddling the body of a hippopotamus with joy. Alongside his Scottish counterparts, they towed the carcass to shore to dismember it for meat.
The scene depicted here is from Henry M. Stanley's book "The Congo and the Founding of its Free State," which details the history of work and exploration in this region during that time period. This engraving offers a glimpse into the colonial mindset and practices of Europeans as they ventured into African territories.
Albert's triumphant pose on top of the animal's corpse symbolizes not only conquest but also exploitation and disregard for indigenous peoples and wildlife. It serves as a stark reminder of the impact that European colonization had on Africa during this era.
Through this historical photograph, we are confronted with uncomfortable truths about power dynamics, cultural clashes, and environmental consequences brought about by European imperialism in Africa. It is a poignant reminder of our shared past and serves as an important reflection on our present-day relationship with colonial legacies.
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