Fine Art Print : Men of Xinjiang, north west China
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Men of Xinjiang, north west China
Men of Xinjiang (Sinkiang, Chinese Turkestan), north west China, admiring a portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong. Date: 1953
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Media ID 14227547
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
1953 Chairman Communism Communist Turkestan Xinjiang Zedong Racial Sinkiang
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Xinjiang, north west China with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time as Men of Xinjiang admire a portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong in 1953. Bring the beauty and history of this region into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone looking to add a unique and thought-provoking piece to their space. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.8cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a group of Men of Xinjiang, located in the northwesternmost region of China, formerly known as Chinese Turkestan or Sinkiang, gather around a portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong in 1953. The image captures a moment of reverence and admiration as they gaze at the image of their Communist leader, dressed in his iconic Mao suit, hat in hand. Xinjiang, a historically ethnically diverse region, is home to numerous ethnic groups, including Uighurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and others. The 1950s marked a period of intense political and social change in the region as the Chinese Communist Party consolidated its control following the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The Men of Xinjiang, dressed in traditional clothing and hats, contrast sharply with the modern image of Mao Zedong, embodying the complex interplay of old and new, traditional and modern, and ethnic and national identities that characterized this period in Chinese history. Their expressions of respect and admiration for Mao reflect the deep impact of Communist ideology on the region and the broader Chinese society. This photograph, taken in the early 1950s, is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Chinese Communist Party in shaping the political, social, and cultural landscape of Xinjiang and China as a whole. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of Chinese history and the enduring power of charismatic leadership.
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