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The Real Barbarian from China, 1861
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The Real Barbarian from China, 1861
The Real Barbarian from China, 1861. A sullen Chinese man, representing China, presents Britannia with cash, presumably to settle all or part of the commitment China was forced to agree to after the Convention of Tientsin, in the hope that it would then be indemnified against further action. The Convention of Tientsin between Britain, France and China had provided for the sum of 3, 000 taels to be paid to all those who had suffered at the hands of the Chinese during the recent war. This war had occurred as Britain and France had felt that China had reneged on the terms of the Treaty of Tientsin, which gave the two countries certain commercial concessions. China had shown signs to wanting to renege on the terms of the Convention and had been threatened with further military action. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 5, 1861
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The Real Barbarian from China, 1861
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is a thought-provoking print that captures the political tensions between China and Britain in the 19th century. In this black and white caricature, we see a sullen Chinese man representing China, kneeling before Britannia, symbolizing the power dynamics at play during that time. The image portrays an allegorical figure of Britannia holding a shield while the Chinese man presents her with cash. This gesture suggests that China hopes to settle its commitments after the Convention of Tientsin and seeks indemnification against further action. The convention had been signed by Britain, France, and China to address grievances related to commercial concessions. This satirical engraving reflects how Britain viewed China as reneging on their agreements. It highlights the financial aspect of these negotiations through the depiction of money being exchanged. The tension between both countries is palpable as military action looms in response to perceived breaches. Created by an unknown artist for Punch magazine in January 1861, this print offers insight into historical events and attitudes towards imperialism during this period. It serves as a reminder of past conflicts but also raises questions about power dynamics and cultural perceptions that continue to shape international relations today. As part of Heritage Image Partnership's collection, this print provides valuable historical context for scholars and enthusiasts alike who seek to understand the complexities behind diplomatic interactions between nations in the 19th century.
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