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Racial / China / Merchant
Racial/China/Merchant
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Media ID 7138891
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22"x18" Modern Frame
Add a captivating touch to your decor with the Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the evocative image "Racial / China / Merchant" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This thought-provoking photograph offers a glimpse into the complex history of trade relations between the East and the West. Each print is meticulously framed to enhance the image's beauty and preserve its quality. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with every visitor. Order your Media Storehouse Framed Print today.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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
This evocative photograph, titled "Racial / China / Merchant," offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate relationships between China and the West during the 19th century. The image captures a Chinese merchant and his wife, both dressed in traditional Asian attire, sitting in a modest room adorned with Chinese decor. The merchant, with a serious expression, holds a ledger in his hands, while his wife looks off into the distance, her gaze lost in thought. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the significant role that Chinese merchants played in the global trade network during this period. Despite facing discrimination and marginalization, they were instrumental in establishing commercial ties between China and the West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. The photograph also underscores the rich diversity of Asia during this time, with its vibrant traditions and unique customs. The couple's attire and the decor in the room reflect the distinct Chinese culture, while the use of Western-style furniture and the presence of European-made objects suggest the influence of the West. Moreover, the photograph challenges the stereotypical portrayal of Chinese people during this period, which often depicted them as subservient and exoticized figures. Instead, it presents the Chinese merchant and his wife as individuals with agency, intelligence, and dignity. Overall, "Racial / China / Merchant" is a powerful and evocative image that offers a nuanced perspective on the complex history of China and the West during the 19th century. It invites us to reflect on the rich cultural exchanges that took place during this period and the complexities of the relationships that emerged between different communities.
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