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Canvas Print : CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907. Three women in the cangue, or collar of wood, as punishment, Shanghai, 1907
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CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907. Three women in the cangue, or collar of wood, as punishment, Shanghai, 1907
CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907.
Three women in the cangue, or collar of wood, as punishment, Shanghai, 1907
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Media ID 6258269
1907 Chinese Ching Dynasty Cruelty Pain Punishment Shanghai Stocks Trapped Cangue
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the rich history of China with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece, "CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907," showcases a powerful image by Granger Art on Demand (140_1659182) of three women enduring punishment in Shanghai, 1907. Their expressions and body language tell a story of resilience and determination, as they wear the cangue, a traditional Chinese wooden collar used as a form of punishment. Add this evocative piece to your home décor and bring a piece of history into your living space. Our high-quality canvas prints are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and striking detail, making each image a work of art in its own right.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907. A haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of punishment in early 20th century Shanghai. In this sepia-toned photograph, three Chinese women stand trapped within the cangue, a collar made of wood used as a form of public humiliation and confinement during the Ching Dynasty. The image captures their pain and anguish as they endure the cruelty inflicted upon them. The cangue was an instrument designed to physically restrain individuals who had committed crimes or violated societal norms. It served as both a means of punishment and a method of public shaming, forcing those wearing it to bear witness to their own disgrace. These women find themselves at the mercy of this archaic penal system, their faces etched with despair and resignation. Their bodies confined within the wooden stocks, they are stripped not only of physical freedom but also subjected to emotional torment. This powerful photograph serves as a reminder of our collective past and highlights the importance of understanding historical practices that may seem barbaric by today's standards. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come in terms of human rights and justice systems while acknowledging that there is still work to be done.
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