Rare British 1898 Cartoon: KAISER WILHELM II & CHINA

Description: WHAT WOULD THEY DO WITH ‘EM? ["Your Majesty has been pleased to express to us, telegraphically, your most gracious appreciation, and as a sign of the consolidation of our mutual friendship and good relationship, to confer upon us the highest order of the Black Eagle. In response, we confer upon your Majesty our First-Class Double Dragon” –Extract from telegram sent by the Emperor of China to the Emperor Wilhelm of Germany. Vide Daily Papers, June 6] + In 1898 Germany established a colony at in the Chinese province of Shandong and obtained privileges which made the entire province into a German sphere of influence. The German drive for the status of a world power in the 1890’s precipitated these acts of imperialism. As the German stake in China grew, the German government began for play an increasingly active role there, both to support existing German and endeavors and to stimulate new one. The acquisition of was the culmination of Berlins involvement and also fulfilled the longstanding desire of many Germans, particularly commercial groups, for a foothold on the dost which would serve German interests as Hong Kong served British. A sense of rivalry with England permeated every step toward the creation of the leasehold [Imperialism and Chinese Nationalism: Germany in Shantung by John E. Schrecker]Source: British PUNCH humor/satire magazine, June 18, 1898 original, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Illustrated by Linley Sambourne Size 8 1/2 x 11" (approximately) Condition: excellent -- bright and clean, the page has been humidified and flattened for best appearance and for framing; the backside has unrelated text with some show-through (ghosting) possible, as published -- please look closely. _____________________________________________________________________Over 4,500 Punch cartoons listed for sale (store category "Punch cartoons") -- humor, satire and propaganda; combine orders and save shipping charges. Questions are always welcome. If buying more than one, please use 'Add to Basket' insteadWHO IS THE ARTIST? Edward Linley Sambourne (4 January 1844 – 3 August 1910) was an English cartoonist and illustrator most famous for being a draughtsman for the satirical magazine Punch for more than forty years and rising to the position of "First Cartoonist" in his final decade.WHAT IS PUNCH? Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. Punch was the world's most celebrated magazine of wit and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity -- and how the rest of the world saw the British nation. In its formative years Punch combined humors, illustration and political debate with a fresh and radical audacity. During its heyday in the late 1800s, it reflected the conservative views of the growing middle-classes and copies of it could be found in the libraries of diplomats, cabinet ministers and even royalty. In the Western world, Punch played a significant role in the development of satire. In the world of illustration, it practically revolutionized it. Over the decades as it charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable source of cartoon art, satire, but as primary source material for historians.

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