The “Chinese” Quartermaster 1765

“The “Chinese” Quartermaster” is a woodblock print created in 1765 by the Japanese artist Komatsuya Hyakki (1720-1793). This artwork is a humorous depiction of a Chinese man dressed in traditional attire, riding a horse, while looking upwards. The use of caricature is apparent in the exaggerated features of the figure. This piece is an example of *ukiyo-e*, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints that became popular in the Edo period. The Art Institute of Chicago is the proud owner of this small but impactful artwork, measuring only 26 × 19.2 cm.