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Political cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China discuss the Chinese dragon Date: 1891
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1891 Bull Control Dragon Foreign Journal Judy Kaiser Manage Muzzle Parkinson Relations Sailor Serio Comic
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This political cartoon, titled "Unmanageable: Europe and China Discuss the Chinese Dragon," is a satirical illustration from the September 1891 issue of Judy's Serio-Comic Journal. The cartoon, created by British artist William Parkinson, depicts Europe and China seated at a table, with Europe attempting to muzzle the Chinese dragon. Europe, represented as a bearded sailor with a British flag and a bottle of brandy, is trying to assert control over the unruly dragon, which symbolizes China. The German Kaiser, depicted as a heavyset man with a mustache, stands behind Europe, encouraging him in his efforts. The Chinese dragon, with its long, serpentine body and Oriental features, is depicted as unmanageable and unruly, reflecting the perceived challenges of managing foreign relations with China during the late Victorian era. The cartoon reflects the tensions between Europe and China during the late 1800s, particularly in relation to trade and imperialism. Europe's desire for resources and markets in China led to increasing conflict and competition between European powers, as well as efforts to assert control over Chinese territories and markets. The Chinese dragon represents the perceived challenges and uncertainties of managing international relations with a foreign power that was seen as culturally and politically different from Europe. The cartoon also reflects the dominant European perspective of the time, which saw China as a land of exoticism and mystery, and portrayed Chinese people as unpredictable and unmanageable. The use of the dragon as a symbol of China reinforces this perception, as dragons were traditionally seen in Chinese culture as powerful and unpredictable creatures. Overall, this political cartoon provides a fascinating glimpse into the attitudes and perceptions of Europeans towards China during a period of increasing interaction and competition between the two regions.
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