Greetings Card : Collecting cards depicting a story about a Chinese governor
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Collecting cards depicting a story about a Chinese governor
Collecting cards depicting a story about a Chinese governor of Bac-Ninh, who, while relaxing on a hill with his rabbits, is frightened by an approaching balloon carrying sailors. The sailors land, capture the governor and his rabbits, and make rabbit stew. Date between 1880 and 1900
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Media ID 7290731
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Approaching Capture Collecting Depicting Frightened Governor Rabbit Rabbits Relaxing Sailors Stew Tissandier Aeronautics Ninh
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the captivating collection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating story of a Chinese governor from Bac-Ninh. These exquisite cards, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depict a tranquil scene of the governor enjoying the company of his beloved rabbits on a hillside, only to be startled by an unexpected arrival – a balloon carrying sailors. This charming and intriguing story is brought to life through the stunning, rights-managed image. Each card is a perfect expression of surprise and delight, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and thoughtful greeting. Bring a touch of history and culture to your correspondence with these captivating greeting cards from Media Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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 intriguing photograph captures a moment from a fascinating and little-known chapter in Chinese history. The image depicts a Chinese governor, dressed in traditional robes and seated atop a hill, peacefully enjoying the company of his beloved rabbits. The serenity of the scene is abruptly disrupted by the approaching sight of a hot air balloon carrying a group of sailors. The governor, evidently unfamiliar with this new form of aeronautics, is visibly frightened as the sailors descend, landing in the area below. The sailors, likely explorers or adventurers from a foreign country, are depicted with determined expressions as they prepare to capture both the governor and his prized rabbits. The governor's expression conveys a sense of shock and disbelief as he watches his peaceful world being invaded. The story depicted in this photograph is believed to have taken place in Bac-Ninh, China, during the late 19th century. The use of hot air balloons for exploration and transportation was a relatively new technology at the time, and encounters between Chinese officials and foreign explorers were not uncommon. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the cultural exchange and exploration that took place between China and the Western world during this period. It also serves as a visual representation of the unexpected and often unpredictable nature of history. The photograph is a valuable addition to any collection focusing on Chinese history, cultural exchange, or the history of aeronautics.
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