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A cartoon showing (on top) a Japanese sailor standing on a steamship while holding a cannon barrel at a man sinking in a small Chinese boat. (On the bottom), three animals wearing suits, with a pig dressed as an elderly, wounded, Chinese man. Woodcut, by Kiyochika Kobayashi, 1895
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A cartoon showing (on top) a Japanese sailor standing on a steamship while holding a cannon barrel at a man sinking in a small Chinese boat. (On the bottom), three animals wearing suits, with a pig dressed as an elderly, wounded, Chinese man. Woodcut, by Kiyochika Kobayashi, 1895
CHINESE CARTOON, 1895.
A cartoon showing (on top) a Japanese sailor standing on a steamship while holding a cannon barrel at a man sinking in a small Chinese boat. (On the bottom), three animals wearing suits, with a pig dressed as an elderly, wounded, Chinese man. Woodcut, by Kiyochika Kobayashi, 1895
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This thought-provoking woodcut print by Kiyochika Kobayashi, created in 1895, offers a powerful commentary on the political tensions between Japan and China during that era. The cartoon depicts a Japanese sailor standing atop a steamship, brandishing a cannon barrel towards a sinking Chinese boat. The symbolism is further emphasized by three animals dressed in suits at the bottom of the image, with a pig representing an elderly wounded Chinese man. The artist's use of personification and satire highlights the maritime conflict between these two nations. The sailor's aggressive stance reflects Japan's growing naval power and its dominance over China. Meanwhile, the injured pig symbolizes compassion for the suffering inflicted upon Chinese citizens as a result of this aggression. Through this woodcut print, Kobayashi sheds light on the complexities of international relations and questions notions of justice and empathy. It serves as both historical documentation and social critique, capturing an important moment in time when tensions were high between these neighboring countries. As we reflect on this artwork today, it reminds us to consider how political conflicts can impact individuals' lives and urges us to strive for understanding rather than perpetuating division.
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