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The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience (litho)
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The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience (litho)
6004964 The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience. Illustration for an edition of the Harmsworth History of the World, c 1910.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23288408
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1889 Audience Foreign Granting Peking Powers Representatives
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The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience
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is a captivating lithograph that transports us back to the historical moment of June 29,1873. In this image, we witness the youthful Emperor Tungchih as he receives representatives from various foreign powers in the grand Pavilion of Purple Light within the Palace of Peking. The scene exudes an air of regality and power, with the emperor seated on an ornate throne adorned with intricate carvings. His presence commands attention, while his colorful robes symbolize his status as a ruler. Surrounding him are dignitaries and courtiers dressed in traditional attire, adding to the visual spectacle. This print captures a significant event in Chinese history when China was opening up to diplomatic relations with other nations. The young emperor's willingness to engage with foreign powers demonstrates his desire for progress and modernization within his empire. The artist skillfully portrays both the opulence of imperial China and its aspirations for international engagement. Through this lithograph, we glimpse into a pivotal moment where tradition meets change, offering us a window into one chapter of China's complex past. As we admire this artwork today, it serves as a reminder of how history unfolds through moments like these – when emperors make decisions that shape nations and cultures evolve under external influences.
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