Portrait of the Taytu Betul 1851-1918 Empress of Ethiopia from Le Petit Journal 29th March 1896

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"Portrait of Taytu Betul (1851-1918), Empress of Ethiopia" is a historical illustration by French artist Henri Meyer, published in "Le Petit Journal" on March 29, 1896. The portrait depicts Empress Taytu Betul, the consort of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia, who played a significant role in the political and military history of Ethiopia during her reign. The illustration was part of a French illustrated weekly newspaper, which was known for its vivid pictorial representations of current events and prominent figures of the time.

The portrait is significant as it represents the Empress at a time when Ethiopia was asserting its independence from European colonial interests, most notably during the First Italo-Ethiopian War (1895-1896). Taytu Betul is remembered as a formidable diplomat and strategist, having been instrumental in the Ethiopian victory at the Battle of Adwa, which is often depicted in contemporary illustrations and accounts.

Henri Meyer, the artist, was a well-regarded illustrator of the period, and his work in "Le Petit Journal" contributed to the visual culture and public perception of international events at the turn of the 20th century. The portrait of Empress Taytu Betul is an example of how European media portrayed African leaders during a time of heightened colonial expansion and serves as a historical document reflecting the complexities of cross-cultural encounters and the representation of African sovereignty in European art and media.

This illustration is not only an artistic representation but also a historical artifact that offers insights into the portrayal of African royalty in European press, the role of visual media in shaping public opinion, and the broader socio-political context of the era. As such, it remains a subject of interest for historians, art historians, and scholars of Ethiopian studies, colonialism, and media history.

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