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In China (colour litho)
2818825 In China (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In China. The cake of kings and emperors. Satire depicting the Great Powers partitioning China between themselves. En Chine. Le gateau des Rois et des Empereurs. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 16 January 1898.); © Look and Learn
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Ambitions Cake Cheesecake Cutting Dessert Dividing Emperors Excluded Great Powers Greedy Horrified Horror Ignoring Imperialism Kaiser Knife Knives Nicholas Ii Powerless Pudding Rivalry Rivals Tsar Wilhelm Ii Partitioning Queen Victoria
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In China (colour litho) by Henri Meyer captures a powerful allegory of the Great Powers' ambitions and colonialism in 19th century China. This satirical cartoon, originally published in Le Petit Journal on January 16,1898, depicts the partitioning of China as a cake being carved up by rival emperors and royalty. The image portrays Queen Victoria of Great Britain, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, and Emperor Meiji of Japan greedily dividing China amongst themselves while ignoring the powerless Chinese people. The horrified expression on Queen Victoria's face suggests her realization that this imperialistic carving up is not only morally wrong but also detrimental to global stability. Meyer's scathing satire highlights the ruthless nature of European powers vying for dominance over Asia. The inclusion of Japan further emphasizes their growing influence in international affairs during this period. Through clever symbolism and caricatured figures, Meyer exposes the hypocrisy and selfishness underlying these power struggles. The image serves as a reminder that imperialism often disregards the rights and aspirations of those it seeks to control. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to reflect upon an important moment in history when great nations pursued their own interests at the expense of others. It serves as a cautionary tale against unchecked ambition and reminds us to strive for fairness and equality in our interactions with other cultures.
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