Canvas Print : Russo-Japanese War - Tsi-Yuen in Dock
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Russo-Japanese War - Tsi-Yuen in Dock
Russo-Japanese War - Tsi-Yuen in Dock - Boat in dock. Part of Box 168 Boswell Collection - Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1904 - 1905
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Media ID 14372087
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Russo-Japanese War - Tsi-Yuen in Dock," is a rare glimpse into the past, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to the early 1900s, during the Russo-Japanese War, this evocative photograph of a boat in dock at Tsi-Yuen captures the essence of a bygone era. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display that adds character and depth to any room. Experience the rich history of this intriguing period with our high-quality Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 evocative photograph captures the scene at Tsi-Yuen, a bustling port town in China during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). The image shows a small boat nestled in the protective embrace of the dock, its hull glistening in the soft light of a lantern. The serene image belies the tumultuous events unfolding around it. The Russo-Japanese War was a significant turning point in world history, marking the end of the Russian Empire's expansionist ambitions in Asia and the emergence of Japan as a major world power. Tsi-Yuen, located in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, was a strategic port town, with both Russian and Japanese forces vying for control. The photograph is part of the Boswell Collection, a valuable archive of lantern slides documenting the Russo-Japanese War. The use of lantern slides for presentations was a popular method of visual storytelling during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This particular slide offers a unique perspective on the war, providing a glimpse into the daily life of the port town and the people who lived there. Despite the conflict raging around them, everyday life continued in Tsi-Yuen. Fishermen cast their nets into the water, merchants haggled over goods, and boats came and went from the dock. The photograph captures a moment of respite amidst the chaos of war. The lantern illuminating the scene adds an intriguing layer of mystery to the image. Was it used to guide the boat into the dock, or to provide light for the photographer? The answer to this question may never be known, but the photograph remains a captivating reminder of a bygone era and the complex history of the Russo-Japanese War.
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