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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Approaching Capture Collecting Depicting Frightened Governor Rabbit Rabbits Relaxing Sailors Stew Tissandier Aeronautics Ninh
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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