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An Open-Air Ball at the Peak, Hong Kong (engraving)
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An Open-Air Ball at the Peak, Hong Kong (engraving)
1041766 An Open-Air Ball at the Peak, Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Open-Air Ball at the Peak, Hong Kong. Illustration for The Graphic, 29 December 1888.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23545366
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Evening Dress Events Hong Kong Meet Moonlight Parties Peak Tramway Tropics Waltz
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This engraving titled "An Open-Air Ball at the Peak, Hong Kong" takes us back to a bygone era of elegance and enchantment. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures a magical evening under moonlit skies. The scene unfolds amidst the lush tropics of Hong Kong's Peak, where society's finest gather for a night of revelry. Dressed in their finest evening attire, men and women gracefully waltz across the open-air dance floor. The celestial attendants above seem to bless this gathering with their ethereal presence. As we delve into this artwork, we are transported to a time when events like these were highly anticipated social affairs. The tramway leading up to the Peak serves as a reminder of how even in such remote locations, grand celebrations could take place. Through this image, we catch glimpses of conversations exchanged between guests and laughter echoing through the air. It is evident that everyone present is immersed in pure joy and camaraderie. This engraving not only showcases the beauty of Hong Kong but also immortalizes an era where open-air balls were cherished occasions for society to come together and celebrate life's pleasures. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, let us be reminded of our own longing for connection and shared experiences that transcend time itself.
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