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The Chinese Question, the Treaty Port Chefoo, View of the Town and Harbour (litho)
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The Chinese Question, the Treaty Port Chefoo, View of the Town and Harbour (litho)
1615405 The Chinese Question, the Treaty Port Chefoo, View of the Town and Harbour (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question, the Treaty Port Chefoo, View of the Town and Harbour. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 April 1898.
H C Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22560162
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The Chinese Question, the Treaty Port Chefoo - A Glimpse into History
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. This lithograph print by Henry Charles Seppings Wright takes us back to the bustling town and harbor of Treaty Port Chefoo in China. The image, originally published in The Illustrated London News on April 2nd, 1898, offers a fascinating insight into an era marked by international tensions and cultural exchange. As we gaze upon this intricately detailed engraving, our eyes are drawn to the vibrant activity unfolding within the frame. Ships from various nations dot the harbor, their sails billowing in the breeze as they navigate through calm waters. Inhabitants of Chefoo go about their daily lives along its shores - merchants haggling over goods, fishermen mending nets, and children playing amidst a backdrop of traditional Chinese architecture. Yet behind this picturesque scene lies "The Chinese Question" that loomed large during this period. This term referred to debates surrounding China's political status and foreign influence within its borders. As one of several treaty ports established after China's defeat in conflicts with Western powers, Chefoo became a symbol of these complex dynamics. Wright's lithograph captures not only the physical landscape but also hints at deeper narratives woven into history itself. It invites us to ponder questions about imperialism, cultural encounters between East and West, and how these interactions shaped both local communities and global politics. Now preserved within private collections like Fine Art Finder's archives, this remarkable print serves as a visual time capsule
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