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Chinese noble transportated in palanquin at the times of the Qing Dynasty. Illustration in travel magazine El viagero ilustrado (The Illustrated traveler). Year 3. No. 7. April 15, 1880. Engraving
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This engraving, published in the Spanish travel magazine "El Viagero Ilustrado" (The Illustrated Traveler) on April 15, 1880, depicts a Chinese noble being transported in a palanquin during the times of the Qing Dynasty. The palanquin, a traditional Chinese means of transportation for the elite, is carried by a group of bearers dressed in simple clothing. The nobleman, clad in a mandarin robe and a hat adorned with a pompom, sits inside the palanquin, surrounded by his retinue. The interior of the palanquin is richly decorated with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, reflecting the opulence and grandeur of Chinese nobility. The scene offers a glimpse into the lives of the Chinese elite during the Qing Dynasty, a period marked by a complex social hierarchy and significant inequality. This image, along with others like it, served as a means of exoticizing the East for Western audiences, fueling the growing curiosity and fascination with the mysterious and unfamiliar. The engraving, produced during the height of journalism and the proliferation of magazines, reflects the role of the press in documenting and disseminating information about the world beyond Europe and North America. Journalists and travel writers played a crucial role in shaping public perception and understanding of different cultures and societies, often through the publication of vivid and detailed illustrations such as this one.
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