Kiao Chau Collection

The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho)
1615450 The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

The Germans in China, Scene in the Main Street, Tsingtau, Kiao-Chau (engraving)
1598513 The Germans in China, Scene in the Main Street, Tsingtau, Kiao-Chau (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Germans in China)

The Chinese Question, Kiao-Chau, Germanys Newly Acquired Station, View of the Bay from the Steam-Ship
1615393 The Chinese Question, Kiao-Chau, Germanys Newly Acquired Station, View of the Bay from the Steam-Ship " Swatow" (litho) by Prior

The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho)
1615463 The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

The Chinese Question, Germans landing Stores at Tsingtan for Kiao-Chau (engraving)
1615501 The Chinese Question, Germans landing Stores at Tsingtan for Kiao-Chau (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

The Chinese Question (litho)
1615449 The Chinese Question (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 April 1898)

The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau, Sunday Afternoon in the Yamen, or Government House
1615471 The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau, Sunday Afternoon in the Yamen, or Government House, Tsingtan (engraving) by Prior

The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho)
1615451 The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

The Situation in China, Western Entrance-Gate to Tsimo, Kiao-Chau (litho)
1598842 The Situation in China, Western Entrance-Gate to Tsimo, Kiao-Chau (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Situation in China)

The Germans in China, Street Scene in Kiao-Chau (litho)
1598682 The Germans in China, Street Scene in Kiao-Chau (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Germans in China, Street Scene in Kiao-Chau)

WORLD WAR I: MAP, C1919. The Kiao-Chau and Shantung Peninsula, former Germany territory which was temporarily ceded to Japan under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Map, c1919

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Kiao-Chau: A Pivotal Chapter in The Chinese Question and the German Occupation Amidst the complexities of The Chinese Question, Kiao-Chau emerged as a significant flashpoint. In the late 19th century, this strategic peninsula in northern China became the focus of international attention, with Germany asserting its claim and China resisting. The German occupation of Kiao-Chau, as depicted in various lithographs and engravings, offers a glimpse into this tumultuous era. The lithographs, "The Germans landing Stores at Tsingtan for Kiao-Chau" and "Germans in China, Street Scene in Kiao-Chau," capture the bustling activity of the German forces as they established their presence. Contrastingly, "Sunday Afternoon in the Yamen, or Government House, Tsingtan" portrays a more tranquil scene, with Germans relaxing amidst the exotic surroundings. Meanwhile, "The Situation in China, Western Entrance-Gate to Tsimo, Kiao-Chau" and "The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho)" illustrate the stark contrast between the invading forces and the local population. The former shows the Germans entering the city with military might, while the latter depicts a Chinese crowd, seemingly in despair. As World War I approached, Kiao-Chau became part of the larger geopolitical landscape, as shown in the map "WORLD WAR I: MAP, C1919. The Kiao-Chau and Shantung Peninsula, former Germany territory." Ultimately, the peninsula would be returned to China, but the memories of this period would continue to shape the region's history. Through these historical images, we are reminded of the complexities and consequences of imperial expansion and the enduring impact on China and its people.