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

Anatoly Stoessel, Russian general and commander of the defence of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655566 Anatoly Stoessel, Russian general and commander of the defence of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Begg

Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho)
8655541 Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The carnage at Shushan Hill, Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655534 The carnage at Shushan Hill, Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655532 Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang)

Hunger in Japan caused by the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655574 Hunger in Japan caused by the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunger in Japan caused by the Russo-Japanese War, 1904)

Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho)
8655561 Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orthodox priest leading Russian troops into battle, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655650 Orthodox priest leading Russian troops into battle, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sinking of the Jingyuan at the Battle of the Yalu River, 1894 (litho)
8655649 Sinking of the Jingyuan at the Battle of the Yalu River, 1894 (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655638 Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Scott

Manchurian bandits attacking Russian officials (litho)
8655633 Manchurian bandits attacking Russian officials (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchurian bandits attacking Russian officials)

Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Askold, Battle of Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655623 Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Askold, Battle of Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655621 Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk, 1904 (litho)
8655620 Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk)

Second attempt by the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655617 Second attempt by the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian artillery battery under Japanese fire, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655607 Russian artillery battery under Japanese fire, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895
3480322 French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895; (add.info.: French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa (Tanzania) 1895

French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895
3480232 French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895; (add.info.: French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa (Tanzania) 1895

Crispi's jacket', 1850
3480832 Crispi's jacket', 1850; (add.info.: Crispi's jacket'. Cartoon satire on the humiliating result of Italy's colonial ambitions in Ethiopia. La veste a Crispi)

French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa, 1899
3480879 French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa, 1899; (add.info.: French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa 1899)

The Boxer Rebellion in chia: the Allied Forces bombing Fort Taku (June 17th 1900) (prin)
CUL4855655 The Boxer Rebellion in chia: the Allied Forces bombing Fort Taku (June 17th 1900) (prin); Photo © JBP/AIC.

A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896
3480833 A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896; (add.info.: Cartoon satire on British colonial ambitions in Egypt, 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar, 1896
3480821 French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar, 1896; (add.info.: French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar)

The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)
8655642 The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Shot)

End of the First Sino-Japanese War, 1895 (litho)
8655641 End of the First Sino-Japanese War, 1895 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho)
8655636 Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse)

Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655631 Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655629 Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Nanshan, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655602 Battle of Nanshan, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Nanshan, Russo-Japanese War, 1904)

Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho)
8655589 Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aleksey Kuropatkin, Russian general and Minister of War (litho)
8655583 Aleksey Kuropatkin, Russian general and Minister of War (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aleksey Kuropatkin (1848-1925)

Japanese observation balloon over Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655575 Japanese observation balloon over Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655572 Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655570 Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)
8655569 British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Admiral Togo's reception in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (litho)
8655564 Admiral Togo's reception in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (litho) by English School

Yokohama decorated with flags celebrating the Japanese victory at the Battle of Tsushima, Russo-Japanese War
8655563 Yokohama decorated with flags celebrating the Japanese victory at the Battle of Tsushima, Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Peace negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (b/w photo)
8655555 Peace negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian Cossacks charging the Japanese, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (litho)
8655546 Russian Cossacks charging the Japanese, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.