Framed Print : China / Hong Kong C1840
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China / Hong Kong C1840
View from Kowloon Date: circa 1840
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A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Breathe life into your space with a captivating piece from the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This exquisite image, titled "China / Hong Kong C1840" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Depicting a breathtaking view from Kowloon, Hong Kong, circa 1840, this print invites you on a journey back in time. With its rich, vibrant colors and intricate details, this framed print is not just a decorative addition to your home or office – it's a window to history. Embrace the allure of the past and elevate your interior with this stunning, one-of-a-kind piece from Media Storehouse.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, titled 'View from Kowloon, China, circa 1840,' offers a glimpse into the rich history of China and Hong Kong during the early 19th century. The photograph, which is believed to have been taken around 1840, depicts a breathtaking panorama of the bustling harbor and the surrounding landscape from the vantage point of Kowloon, the peninsula located across Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong Island. At the time, Hong Kong was a British colony, having been ceded to the British Empire in 1841 following the First Opium War. The region's strategic location and natural harbor made it an important trading hub, attracting merchants and settlers from around the world. In this image, we can see a multitude of ships anchored in the harbor, their sails billowing in the wind, while the smoke from industrial activity rises in the background. The landscape is dotted with traditional Chinese buildings, including temples and pagodas, which stand in stark contrast to the more modern European structures. The image also reveals the lush greenery of the surrounding hills, providing a scenic backdrop to the bustling activity below. This photograph is a testament to the dynamic and complex history of China and Hong Kong during a time of significant cultural and political change. It offers a unique perspective on the region's past, providing valuable insights into the lives of the people who lived and worked there during the mid-19th century.
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