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Poster Print : Anna May Wong, 1928
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Anna May Wong, 1928
Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) reads a menu in Londons Chinatown in Limehouse.
1928
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Media ID 14405296
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Actresses Anna Chinatown Limehouse Sep16 Wong 1928
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our exquisite Anna May Wong Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection, captures Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong in 1928 as she reads a menu in London's Chinatown. Her enchanting expression and timeless elegance are sure to add character and charm to any room. Bring a piece of history into your home with this stunning, high-quality poster print."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1928, Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) is seen engrossed in a menu in the heart of London's Chinatown, located in the Limehouse district. Wong, an pioneering figure in Hollywood and a trailblazer for Asian representation in film, had traveled to Europe to expand her acting career beyond the confines of American studios, which often typecast her in stereotypical roles. The photograph captures Wong's intense focus as she peruses the menu, her expression reflecting a deep contemplation or perhaps a longing for the flavors and familiarity of her homeland. The setting, with its vibrant lanterns and bustling activity, underscores the rich cultural diversity of London's Chinatown and the sense of community that Wong found there. Anna May Wong's journey to Europe marked a significant moment in her career, as she was able to take on more nuanced and complex roles, such as in the British film "Piccadilly" (1929), which showcased her range as an actress and helped to challenge the prevailing stereotypes of Asian actors in Hollywood. This photograph is a poignant reminder of Wong's groundbreaking contributions to the world of film and her determination to defy the limitations imposed on her as a Chinese-American actress in the 1920s. It also highlights the importance of cultural exchange and the power of art and entertainment to bring people together, transcending borders and fostering understanding and appreciation of diverse communities.
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