Kessels waving flag on top of a beached whale, illustration

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19th century cartoon showing Belgian general Herman Kessels waving a flag on top of a beached whale in Ostend, Belgium. Osage Indians watch him on top of an elephant. On the ground, a group of Chinese officials with a giraffe are received. Published in 1829 by Jacquemain and Pierre Langlume.

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Size: 5843px × 3738px
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Photo credit: © Rijksmuseum/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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