Title

A critique of European ethnocentrism

Caption

A French satirical drawing entitled "Civilisation!", criticising the racial stereotypes and ethnocentrism of European societies during the era of colonial expansion.



Captions: on the left; "Feathers, glass beads, a fabric with barbaric floral patterns, and animal skins...". On the right: "Animal skins, fabric with barbaric floral patterns, glass beads and feathers...".



Drawing by Lucien Métivet published on the front page of the French satirical magazine "Le Rire" on 23 January 1897.

Date

Jan 23, 1897

Credit line

Photo12

Reference

COM26A00_027

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

30.6Mb (2.8Mb) / 9.1in x 13.0in / 2741 x 3901 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drawing Illustration France French 19th century Late 19th century Press Irony Ironic Satire Satirical Criticism Society Era Bourgeoisie Racism Preconceived notions Attire Folklore Tradition Feathers Animal skins Parisian fashion Fashion Savage Racist stereotype Europeans Civilised Hat Extravagant Extravagance Jewellery Fur Colonial expansion Africa Oceania