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The Chinese Question (b / w photo)
1615474 The Chinese Question (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1898.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22999494
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
1895 Alcazar Boxer Rebellion British Officers Chefoo Chinese Question Courtyard Cruising Foreign Office Fort Fortifications Fortified Fortress Wall Li Hung Chang Parade Ground Peking Rampart Signed Stand Viewing Wei Hai Wei Chinese Temple Chineses
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The Chinese Question: A Glimpse into the Boxer Rebellion". This photograph, titled "The Chinese Question" offers a rare glimpse into a tumultuous period in history. Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, this print captures a moment during the Boxer Rebellion, which shook China's foundations. The image showcases British officers standing on the upper deck of HMS Aeolus, intently observing fortifications and dismounted guns at Chefoo. The entrance to Peking's Chinese Imperial Chancery can be seen in the background, emphasizing the tension between foreign powers and China during this time. As we delve deeper into this snapshot of history, we witness elements that reflect both cultural significance and military might. A Chinese temple signed with intricate architecture stands proudly within a courtyard nearby. Meanwhile, fortified ramparts surround it all like silent guardians protecting Asia's secrets. Intriguingly composed, this photograph invites us to ponder upon significant events such as Admiral Ting's action against Japanese forces at Wei Hai Wei in 1895 or Li Hung Chang's negotiations with British officials regarding treaties. It transports us back to an era where questions about China's future were being asked globally – hence its apt title. Preserved within private collections for years before finding its way to Fine Art Finder through Bridgeman Images, this print serves as a poignant reminder of our shared past and encourages us to explore further into the complexities of Asian history.
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