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Photographic Print : Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Harmony Gate from elevated walk near the canal. Within the Forbidden City. Stereoscopic slide
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Media ID 14930880
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Beijing Dowager Empress Peking Underwood Underwood Cixi Forbidden City Stereoscopic Photography Tzu Hsi
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this stunning photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Historical Prints. Featuring the "Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901" by Underwood & Underwood, this captivating image offers a glimpse into the past with its depiction of the Harmony Gate within the Forbidden City. Taken from an elevated walk near the canal, this stereoscopic slide transports you to the imperial palace of the Empress Dowager Cixi. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors, this vintage print adds character and charm to any space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 15.4cm (12" x 6.1")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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.
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Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901 - A Glimpse into Imperial Majesty
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. This print transports us back to the year 1901, offering a rare glimpse into the opulent world of the Empress Dowager Cixi in her residence within the Forbidden City. Captured by Underwood & Underwood, renowned pioneers of stereoscopic photography, this image showcases the grandeur and architectural splendor that defined imperial China. The focal point is Harmony Gate, an imposing structure seen from an elevated walk near the canal. Its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship reflect both Chinese tradition and royal authority. Standing proudly against a monochrome backdrop, it serves as a gateway to another era. Amidst this regal setting stands a man - perhaps an attendant or visitor - adding scale to the immense palace complex behind him. The presence of people hints at life within these hallowed walls; where emperors once ruled and ceremonies unfolded with utmost pomp. As we contemplate this photograph today, it reminds us not only of China's rich history but also its enduring cultural legacy. It invites us to marvel at the achievements of ancient architecture while pondering on those who once walked these grounds - including one of history's most influential figures: Empress Dowager Cixi herself. Let this evocative image transport you back in time as you imagine yourself strolling through Beijing's Forbidden City over a century ago – surrounded by beauty fit for
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