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The Chinese Automaton
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The Chinese Automaton

Johan Braakensiek · 1900-07-01 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A Chinese automaton (machine in the form of a fat Chinese man) spits water into the face of Europe after Mercury drops a coin into it.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonEurope represented allegorically'Europa' (Ripa)AutomatonMercury as patronChina
Credit lineDe Chineesche automaat. 1900-07-01. Johan Braakensiek. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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