China en Japan 1900 - 1935

"China en Japan" is a satirical cartoon by Dutch artist Patricq Kroon, created between 1900 and 1935. The drawing depicts a caricature of a Chinese man smoking a pipe and sitting in a chair, with a Japanese soldier standing behind him, ready to attack. The use of exaggerated features and symbolism highlights the political tensions between China and Japan in the early 20th century. The artwork is a visual commentary on the political climate of the time, and reflects the anxieties and fears surrounding the rising power of Japan in East Asia.