Letters S, R, U en T 1829 - 1880

This print, titled "Letters S, R, U en T", made by firma Joseph Scholz, visualizes a series of figures associated with the letters S, R, U, and T. Created without a specified date, it speaks to enduring themes of identity and cultural representation. Each panel presents a figure, from a European sapper, a rhinoceros, an owl, and a Turk. The juxtaposition of these images invites reflection on Europe's relationship with the "other," particularly how individuals from different cultures were viewed and categorized during the period, and how these representations were then disseminated among the population. Consider the emotional weight carried by these images. They offer a window into a worldview marked by exoticism and a fascination with the unfamiliar. It prompts us to consider the ethics of representation and the power dynamics inherent in cultural exchange.