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"On the streets", man on a rickshaw, Shanghai 1974
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"On the streets", man on a rickshaw, Shanghai 1974
"On the streets", man on a rickshaw, Shanghai 1974 China Shanghai. Date of Photograph:1974
Quilici, Folco
QFA-S-20350b-00PC
Media ID 33207903
© Folco Quilici Alinari Archives
Asiatic Populations Basket Chinese Pannier Rickshaw By Land Ethnography And Folklore On The Road Population And Nationality
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In this photograph titled "On the streets" we are transported back to the bustling city of Shanghai in 1974. The image captures a moment frozen in time, as a man sits proudly on his rickshaw, navigating through the vibrant streets of China's most populous city. The man's portrait exudes strength and resilience, his weathered face telling stories of countless journeys taken on these very roads. His eyes reflect both determination and weariness, hinting at the hardships he may have faced as a rickshaw puller in an ever-changing urban landscape. The rickshaw itself becomes more than just a mode of transportation; it is an emblematic symbol of Chinese culture and history. Its wooden frame intricately designed with woven baskets or panniers, ready to carry passengers or goods across town. This traditional method of transportation stands juxtaposed against the backdrop of modernization that was sweeping through Shanghai during this era. As we delve deeper into this photograph, we begin to appreciate its anthropological significance. It offers us glimpses into not only the daily lives of ordinary people but also sheds light on larger themes such as population dynamics and national identity within Asiatic populations. Photographer Folco Quilici masterfully captures this scene with great attention to detail – from the textures on the man's clothing to every line etched onto his face. Through his lens, Quilici invites us to contemplate not only this individual's story but also our own place within a rapidly changing world. This print by Alinari serves as a powerful reminder that photographs can transcend time and space, allowing us to connect with moments long gone while igniting our curiosity about cultures far removed from our own.
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