Verschillende volken uit Afrika 1819 - 1840

"Verschillende Volken Uit Afrika" (Different Peoples From Africa) is a lithograph by Alexander Cranendoncq, created between 1819 and 1840. This artwork depicts a series of 12 vignettes, each showcasing figures representing different African ethnicities, dressed in their traditional clothing. The title indicates the artwork's intention to document and categorize various African cultures. This piece, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into European perceptions of African diversity during the 19th century, albeit through a lens of categorization and generalization.