Karikatuur van een man die wordt gearresteerd 1843

This satirical lithograph, *Karikatuur van een man die wordt gearresteerd*, created by Édouard de Beaumont in 1843, depicts a scene of colonial injustice. The image shows a European soldier arresting a Black man in a humorous, but undeniably critical, style. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and offers a glimpse into the social commentary of the 19th century. The artist's use of caricature underscores the power imbalance and prejudice present in colonial interactions, making this a powerful piece of historical art.