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Depiction of Western Trader, China, 1760s
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They roasted him with how white they made him
It's part of a set of 5, and the note in the corner actually comments on his white skin whereas none of the others do. So he probably was whiter (makeup maybe?) than the others.
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The funny part would be that it was accurate
Just a couple of gentlemen!
Damn, Weird Al Yankovic
First lines seem sensible then it gets weird.
Wacky lookin mf
What a porcelain skinned dandy.
Really nailed the piercing demon eyes
God, I love depictions like this of how one historical culture sees another.
Looks like he could be French military?. 
were one of thier uniforms at that time.
look at me I'm white and nerdy
Looks like someone skipped leg day.
this post was submitted on 25 May 2025
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