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Chinese girls learning to write; A young musician and his apprentice (b / w photo)
6003707 Chinese girls learning to write; A young musician and his apprentice (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese girls learning to write; A young musician and his apprentice. Illustration for China of Today or The Yellow Peril edited by Charles N Robinson (Navy & Army Illustrated and George Newnes, c 1896).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22333012
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Apprentice Apprenticeship Crisis Learn Nineties The Yellow Peril Write Chineses
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" 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.
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This photograph captures a moment in history, showcasing the cultural significance of education and apprenticeship in 19th century China. The image depicts a group of Chinese girls diligently learning to write, while a young musician instructs his apprentice nearby. The composition exudes an air of curiosity and determination as the girls concentrate on their writing exercises, their delicate hands carefully holding brushes poised above sheets of paper. Meanwhile, the young musician imparts his knowledge to his eager apprentice, guiding him through the intricacies of playing an instrument. Taken by an anonymous European photographer during this era, the print offers a glimpse into a time when education was highly valued in Chinese society. It also highlights the importance placed on passing down traditional skills from one generation to another through apprenticeships. This powerful visual is believed to have been used as an illustration for "China of Today or The Yellow Peril" edited by Charles N Robinson in 1896. The book aimed to shed light on Chinese culture while simultaneously perpetuating stereotypes associated with "the yellow peril" crisis. As we admire this historical snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder that education knows no boundaries and transcends cultures. It celebrates both individual growth and collective progress within societies like China's rich history.
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