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The sleeping sickness. Illustration shows a large African man sitting, leaning against a tree, asleep; several European countries are staking claims to portions of Africa, planting flags labeled England, Portugal, Belgium, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Spain, and France all around the sleeping man. Date 1911 October 25. The sleeping sickness. Illustration shows a large African man sitting, leaning against a tree, asleep; several European countries are staking claims to portions of Africa, planting flags labeled England, Portugal, Belgium, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Spain, and France all around the sleeping man. Date 1911 October 25
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The Sleeping Sickness, 1911 October 25 This illustration from the American humor magazine Puck, published on October 25, 1911, depicts a powerful and poignant commentary on European colonialism in Africa. The large African man is shown sitting, peacefully asleep against a tree, with the vast expanse of the African continent as his backdrop. However, the tranquility of the scene is disrupted by the aggressive actions of European powers, as they stake their claims to various portions of the continent. The European countries, represented by their respective flags - England, Portugal, Belgium, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Spain, and France - are shown planting their flags around the sleeping man, encroaching on his land and disrupting his rest. The image serves as a stark reminder of the exploitative nature of European colonialism, which often disregarded the rights and dignity of indigenous peoples in the pursuit of resources and territorial expansion. The sleeping man, who is oblivious to the encroachment on his land, symbolizes the African continent and its people, who were often overlooked and exploited by European powers. The image is a powerful commentary on the consequences of colonialism and the disregard for the sovereignty and dignity of indigenous peoples. The illustration was created during a time when European powers were actively competing for territorial gains in Africa, leading to the Scramble for Africa, which lasted from the late 19th century until the early 20th century. The image serves as a reminder of the complex and often problematic history of European colonialism in Africa and the impact it had on the continent and its people.
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