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The Crisis in China, Winter and Summer Scenes at Tientsin (b / w photo)
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The Crisis in China, Winter and Summer Scenes at Tientsin (b / w photo)
1600027 The Crisis in China, Winter and Summer Scenes at Tientsin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China, Winter and Summer Scenes at Tientsin. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 August 1900.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23002170
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Attacked Bamboo Crisis Europeans Frozen Showing Tientsin Chineses Victoria Road
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The Crisis in China, Winter and Summer Scenes at Tientsin
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is a captivating photograph that transports us back to the tumultuous events of 1900. Captured by an English photographer, this image offers a glimpse into the heart of China during a time of great upheaval. The scene depicts old Chinese buildings covered in snow, their roofs glistening under the winter sun. The frozen street scenes reveal a city on edge, as boats navigate through icy waters towards a native fort. Amidst this crisis, European figures can be seen observing from afar, their presence highlighting the international interest in China's affairs. In contrast to the wintry landscape, another part of the photo reveals summer scenes along Victoria Road. Here we witness bustling activity with bamboo processions and busy streets filled with people going about their daily lives. The United States gunboat Palos stands tall as it guards Tientsin Railway Station against potential attacks. This photograph captures not only physical landscapes but also hints at deeper tensions within society - between East and West, tradition and modernity. It serves as a powerful reminder of how historical moments shape our world today. Preserved in private collection for over a century, this remarkable image allows us to delve into China's past while contemplating its present trajectory. Through photography's lens, we are transported across continents and time periods – witnessing both beauty and turmoil unfold before our eyes.
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