Framed Print : China - Shanghai - Junks
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China - Shanghai - Junks
China - Shanghai - Junks. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11584693
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Crew Forms Junk Junks Loading Moored Mooring Shanghai Shape Unloading
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring the rich history of Shanghai to your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "China - Shanghai - Junks," dates back to the 1910s and is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Featuring traditional Chinese junks gracefully sailing along the iconic Shanghai waterfront, this evocative photograph transports you to a bygone era. Each print is expertly framed to preserve and enhance the beauty of the image, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Experience the allure of China's past with our Framed Prints - order yours today.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 25.2cm (16" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken circa 1910s, transports us back in time to the bustling port city of Shanghai during the Chinese Republic era. The image showcases a tranquil scene of traditional Chinese junks gracefully moored along the waterfront. Junks, with their unique and distinctive forms, have been an integral part of China's maritime history for centuries. These boats, with their square sails and slender hulls, were once the primary means of transportation and trade in China's coastal regions. The crew members, dressed in traditional attire, can be seen busily loading and unloading goods from the boats, adding to the hive-like activity that characterized Shanghai's waterfront. The shape of these junks, with their distinctively high sterns and flat bottoms, allowed them to navigate the shallow waters of the Yangtze River and its many tributaries. The moored junks in this photograph create a picturesque tableau against the backdrop of the city's modern buildings, offering a striking contrast between the old and the new. This photograph is a testament to Shanghai's rich and complex history, which was shaped by a unique blend of cultures and traditions. The Chinese junks, with their enduring allure, continue to be a symbol of China's maritime heritage and a reminder of the country's storied past.
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