Een krijgstocht bij de Kabylen 1894 - 1959

This humorous illustration, titled "Een krijgsstocht bij de Kabylen," created between 1894 and 1959 by Gordinne, satirizes the French military campaign in Algeria. Depicted in a series of vignettes, the artwork mocks the French soldiers' clumsiness and their reliance on alcohol and cigarettes. The visual style, with its cartoonish figures and exaggerated details, is characteristic of satirical art. Located in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork offers a humorous critique of colonial expansion, providing a glimpse into the complex history of French colonialism in North Africa.