Louis-gustave Binger of French West Africa in 1892 Treaty Signing with Famienkro Leaders, in Present Day N'zi-comoé Region, Côte D'ivoire 1892

This wood engraving by French artist Edouard Riou depicts the signing of a treaty in 1892 between Louis-Gustave Binger, a French explorer and colonial administrator, and leaders of the Famienkro tribe in present-day Côte d'Ivoire. Binger is depicted standing to the right of the image, while the African leaders stand in the center of the scene. The setting suggests an outdoor gathering place, likely a village square, with a large tree and thatched huts in the background. The engraving, which utilizes a journalistic style, portrays the event with a sense of formality and historical significance. This artwork offers a visual representation of the early stages of French colonialism in West Africa and its impact on local communities.