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CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. The Closed Door. A British response to the Boxer Rebellion
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CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. The Closed Door. A British response to the Boxer Rebellion
CHINA: BOXER REBELLION.
The Closed Door. A British response to the Boxer Rebellion. Cartoon by Sir John Tenniel published in Punch, 1900
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CHINA - BOXER REBELLION - The Closed Door - A British Response to the Boxer Rebellion
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. This thought-provoking print captures a significant moment in history, depicting a powerful cartoon by Sir John Tenniel published in Punch magazine in 1900. The image serves as a visual commentary on the Boxer Rebellion, an anti-Western and anti-immigrant uprising that took place in China during the turn of the century. The central focus of the cartoon is a closed door, symbolizing China's resistance to foreign influence and commerce. Standing guard before this door is a defiant Chinese man wearing armor and wielding an axe, representing the revolutionary spirit of those involved in the rebellion. Meanwhile, two women are depicted anxiously peering through cracks in the door, perhaps signifying their desire for change or curiosity about what lies beyond. In response to this resistance, Britain is portrayed with an open-door policy stance. A figure representing England holds a sword while standing beside Japan and Europe – both eager to engage with China economically. This portrayal suggests that Britain sought diplomatic solutions rather than military intervention during this tumultuous period. Overall, this artwork sheds light on one of history's most consequential events – highlighting themes of nationalism, imperialism, and cultural clashes between East and West. It serves as a reminder of how art can be used as both documentation and social critique during times of great upheaval.
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