Schijn bedriegt 1894 - 1959

"Schijn Bedriegt," meaning "Appearances are Deceitful," is a satirical cartoon by Gordinne created between 1894 and 1959. The work is comprised of nine panels depicting humorous scenarios, often involving British soldiers and native Africans. The cartoon satirizes the colonial era and the often-unrealistic portrayals of military power and British superiority in popular media. Each panel features detailed illustrations and text in Dutch that further explains the satirical commentary within the artwork. The work is a good example of the use of satire in graphic art and offers a glimpse into the cultural anxieties surrounding colonialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.