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French satirical collecting cards. Chinese Governor of Bac-Ninh, Vietnam, with his rabbits
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French satirical collecting cards. Chinese Governor of Bac-Ninh, Vietnam, with his rabbits
French satirical collecting cards. Chinese Governor of Bac-Ninh, Vietnam, with his rabbits, sees balloon carrying French sailors approaching. Sailors land, take Governor prisoner, and make rabbit stew, c1895. French Indo-China
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Approaching Balloon C1895 Cards Carrying Chinese Chromolithograph Collecting Governor Land Make Prisoner Rabbit Rabbits Sailors Satirical Stew Vietnam Indo China Sees
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This chromolithograph from c1895, part of the French satirical collecting cards series, depicts a comical encounter in French Indo-China. The scene unfolds as the Chinese Governor of Bac-Ninh, Vietnam, is seen proudly posing with his beloved rabbits. Little does he know that trouble is brewing above him. In the distance, a balloon carrying mischievous French sailors approaches rapidly. As they descend and land near the governor's residence, their intentions become clear - they plan to make rabbit stew! With a twinkle in their eyes and mischief on their minds, these sailors waste no time in capturing the unsuspecting governor. The artwork beautifully captures both humor and irony as it showcases cultural clashes during this era of colonialism. The image serves as a satirical commentary on power dynamics between different nations and highlights how even seemingly innocent hobbies like rabbit-keeping can be turned into an opportunity for conquest. As we admire this print from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded of the intricate storytelling capabilities of art. It invites us to reflect upon historical events through a lens of amusement while also shedding light on complex socio-political dynamics that shaped our world
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