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Tchinn Tchinn... You bring me good news! I grant you the great honor to kiss the august
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Tchinn Tchinn... You bring me good news! I grant you the great honor to kiss the august
LSE4403581 Tchinn Tchinn... You bring me good news! I grant you the great honor to kiss the august dust of my august shoes. In serie En Chine, illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879), published in " Charivari", dated December 7, 1859. by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tchinn Tchinn... You bring me good news! I grant you the great honor to kiss the august dust of my august shoes. In serie En Chine, illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879), published in " Charivari", dated December 7, 1859.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a moment of cultural exchange and power dynamics. Titled "Tchinn Tchinn. . . You bring me good news! I grant you the great honor to kiss the august dust of my august shoes" it is an illustration by Honore Daumier from his series "En Chine". Published in "Charivari" on December 7,1859, this artwork offers a glimpse into French perceptions of China during that time. The image depicts a traditional Chinese mandarin receiving a message from a French messenger. The mandarin, adorned in elaborate costume and holding a fan, exudes authority while extending his foot for the messenger to kiss as a sign of respect. This act highlights both the communication between cultures and the power dynamics at play. Daumier's caricature explores themes of domestic humiliation, tradition, and morals within this cross-cultural encounter. It reflects on how language barriers can lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations between different societies. Leonard de Selva's expert photography brings out every detail of Daumier's engraving, emphasizing its intricate lines and textures. Through this photo print, viewers are transported back to 19th-century France when such illustrations were popular forms of social commentary. Overall, this artwork serves as an intriguing historical artifact that invites contemplation about cultural exchange and power relations between nations during that era.
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