Fine Art Print : Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside
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Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside
A good view of Tientsin (now Tianjin) dockside in China, showing the railway sidings next to the embarkation platform for the troopship moored alongside. The British Inniskilling Fusiliers are on board the train about to transfer to the ship for return to Europe and the battlefields of the First World War. Date: C.1914
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Media ID 14118522
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Alongside Docks Dockside Embarkation Fusiliers Inniskilling Moored Platform Siding Sidings Tianjin Tientsin Track Troopship
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of Tianjin (Tientsin) with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of the bustling dockside from Mary Evans Prints Online. This Rights Managed print showcases the railway sidings and the embarkation platform of a troopship, offering a glimpse into the past as ships once carried passengers and cargo to and from China. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the beauty and history of Tianjin into your home or office.
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 31.2cm x 53.3cm (12.3" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in history as members of the British Inniskilling Fusiliers prepare to embark on their journey back to Europe and the battlefields of the First World War from the dockside of Tianjin, China, in around 1914. The railway sidings next to the embarkation platform are a hive of activity as soldiers and their equipment are loaded onto the waiting train. The troopship, moored alongside, looms large in the background, its decks empty and ready to receive the soldiers. The scene at Tianjin dockside during the 1910s was a crucial transport hub for the movement of troops and supplies between Europe and the Far East. The railway system played a vital role in facilitating this transportation, enabling the efficient movement of large numbers of soldiers and their equipment to and from the ports. The Inniskilling Fusiliers, an infantry regiment of the British Army, were among the many units that passed through Tianjin during this period. Their departure from China marked the end of their tour of duty in the Far East and the beginning of their journey back to the battlefields of Europe. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the global reach of the First World War and the role that China and its ports played in the logistical support of the war effort.
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