Bodo Fort, Interior and Exterior, Colonial French Africa 1890

This 1890 woodcut by Edouard Riou depicts "Bodo Fort, Interior and Exterior, Colonial French Africa." The artwork showcases a fortified settlement in French Colonial Africa, featuring a detailed illustration of the fort's interior and exterior. The viewer can see the wooden palisades surrounding the fort, along with various buildings and structures within its walls. The artwork provides a glimpse into the architectural features and layout of a typical French colonial fort in Africa during this period. This piece offers valuable insight into the history of colonial expansion in Africa and the visual representation of fortified settlements used for colonial administration.