Photographic Print : Lady Macdonald
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Lady Macdonald
LADY MACDONALD wife of Sir Claud Maxwell Macdonald, diplomat : while at the British Legation in Peking they were besieged for two months by unfriendly Boxers. Date: circa 1900
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Besieged Boxers Claud Diplomat Legation Macdonald Maxwell Months Peking Unfriendly
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience the rich history of the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Lady Macdonald," showcases the resilience and elegance of Mary Evans Prints Online's subject, who, along with her husband Sir Claud Maxwell Macdonald, endured a two-month siege at the British Legation in Peking during the unrest of the Boxer Rebellion around the year 1900. Add a touch of history and timeless beauty to your home or office with this extraordinary photographic print from our extensive collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, Lady Macdonald, the resilient wife of Sir Claud Maxwell Macdonald, is depicted in the gardens of the British Legation in Peking during a time of great peril. Circa 1900, the Macdonalds found themselves besieged by the unfriendly Boxers, a secret society that sought to drive out all foreigners from China. The Boxers believed that foreigners were responsible for various calamities, including the spread of Western ideas and diseases. The Macdonalds, along with other diplomats and their families, were trapped within the legation compound for two long months. The siege began in June 1900, and the situation grew increasingly dire as food supplies dwindled, and the threat of a violent attack loomed. Despite the danger, Lady Macdonald is seen here in a serene moment, surrounded by the lush greenery of the garden. Her elegant attire and tranquil expression belie the turmoil and uncertainty that must have been present during this harrowing ordeal. The Boxer Rebellion, as this period of unrest came to be known, was a pivotal moment in world history. It marked the end of the late Qing Dynasty and the beginning of a new era in Chinese history. The siege of the British Legation in Peking was just one of many such incidents that unfolded during this tumultuous time. Lady Macdonald's unwavering presence in the face of adversity serves as a testament to the strength and resilience of those who lived through these historic events.
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