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Selling Winds
Charlatans who claim to be able to sell winds to those who need them
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Media ID 4379847
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1726 Charlatans Claim Sell Selling Winds
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print captures a fascinating piece of historical folklore from China in 1726. Titled "Selling Winds (Charlatans who claim to be able to sell winds to those who need them)," the image depicts a group of individuals who purportedly possess the ability to sell wind to those in need.
The concept of selling winds may seem fantastical, but it sheds light on the religious and cultural beliefs prevalent during that time period. Charlatans were known for making outlandish claims and exploiting people's desires for supernatural assistance. In this case, they preyed on individuals seeking control over natural elements like wind.
The scene depicted in this print offers a glimpse into a world where superstition and deception intertwined with genuine spiritual practices. It serves as a reminder of how easily people can be swayed by promises of power and influence, even when they defy logic or reason.
As we reflect on this historical artifact, we are reminded of the importance of critical thinking and skepticism in evaluating extraordinary claims. The Selling Winds charlatans may have been products of their time, but their legacy lives on through images like this one, prompting us to question our own beliefs and assumptions about the world around us.
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