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Chinese mandarins barge
Chinese mandarins barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants. The two umbrellas are a sign of his authority. The boats wide gunwales allow the sailors to traverse the entire boat without disturbing the passengers. From Samuel Holmes Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary, 1798. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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Authority Barge Battista Cabin Dellacqua Giovanni Holmes Journal Lazaretti Lunch Mandarin Passengers Rank Sailors Samuel Servants Sonzogno Tartary Umbrella Voyage
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1. Title: "A Mandarin's Barge: An Embodiment of Chinese Regal Splendor" This image depicts a Chinese mandarin enjoying his lunch aboard a grand barge, as his devoted servants attend to his every need. The mandarin's high rank and authority are signified by the two umbrellas held aloft, shielding him from the sun and rain. The barge, with its wide gunwales, allows the sailors to move about the boat without disturbing the passengers, ensuring a serene and uninterrupted experience for the mandarin. The photograph is taken from Samuel Holmes' "Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary," published in 1798. The engraving was created by Dell Acqua, hand-colored by Lazaretti, and is part of Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), published in Milan between 1815 and 1817. The intricately detailed copperplate engraving offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of Chinese mandarin culture during the late 18th century. The image captures the essence of the mandarin's power and prestige, as well as the intricate balance between the passengers and the crew on board the barge. This photograph is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of China and its mandarin class, providing a fascinating window into a bygone era.
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