Photographic 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
12"x8" Photo Print
Bring the captivating beauty of China's past into your home with our exquisite photographic print of Shanghai's iconic junk boats. Captured in the 1910s, this stunning image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to the bustling waters of Shanghai during a bygone era. The intricate details of the traditional junks, with their distinctive sails and ornate decorations, are sure to make a striking addition to any wall. Our high-quality prints are sourced from trusted rights-managed collections, ensuring a vibrant and authentic representation of this iconic scene. Elevate your decor and add a touch of world history to your space with this beautiful photographic print.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.9cm (12" x 7.4")
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.
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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