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Mandarin Collection (#2)

"Mandarin: A Multifaceted Tale of Culture, Nature

Background imageMandarin Collection: Branch of Mandarin Orange

Branch of Mandarin Orange
Angeles M. Pomata

Background imageMandarin Collection: Mandarins

Mandarins
Angeles M. Pomata

Background imageMandarin Collection: Mandarin Tchung Hao (Chung How), Engraving 1868

Mandarin Tchung Hao (Chung How), Engraving 1868
JAB4121488 Mandarin Tchung Hao (Chung How), Engraving 1868 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Mandarin Tchung Hao (Chung How), Chinese governor of TIEN TSIN (Tianjin or Tientsin, China)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Henny or hennie game birds

Henny or hennie game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cock and hen. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageMandarin Collection: Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk

Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk cloth, Qing Dynasty. One with a bird for a civil mandarin, one with a quadruped animal for a military mandarin

Background imageMandarin Collection: Fall / Pekingese / 1959

Fall / Pekingese / 1959
CHAMPION CALARTHA MANDARIN OF JEHOL Owned by Aubrey-Jones Date: 1959

Background imageMandarin Collection: Chao Hsia visiting the fields, encouraging people to plant Mulberry trees

Chao Hsia visiting the fields, encouraging people to plant Mulberry trees. Chinese Painting from series about the beneficient governor Chao Hsia, a wise mandarin and perfect Confucian official

Background imageMandarin Collection: Red lanterns at temple, Taichung, Taiwan

Red lanterns at temple, Taichung, Taiwan

Background imageMandarin Collection: Picture No. 12009583

Picture No. 12009583
Mandarin Duck - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

Background imageMandarin Collection: Summer Palace, Beijing, China. Chinese characters below say above clouds fragrant sky

Summer Palace, Beijing, China. Chinese characters below say above clouds fragrant sky and floating air

Background imageMandarin Collection: Beihai Park Temple buildings, Beijing, China

Beihai Park Temple buildings, Beijing, China

Background imageMandarin Collection: mandarina

mandarina
Olga Mest

Background imageMandarin Collection: Pah tah lom boo, Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class Mandarin

Pah tah lom boo, Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class Mandarin
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background imageMandarin Collection: Interior of a Chinese Drawing Room, with a Mandarin Family

Interior of a Chinese Drawing Room, with a Mandarin Family
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background imageMandarin Collection: Chinese Ladies form part of the Establishment of a Mandarin

Chinese Ladies form part of the Establishment of a Mandarin
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background imageMandarin Collection: A Pipe-Bearer, Attendant on the Mandarin, 1793 (Watercolour)

A Pipe-Bearer, Attendant on the Mandarin, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261533 A Pipe-Bearer, Attendant on the Mandarin, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 36x20 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A Pipe-Bearer)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Tonkin Mandarin in costume, ca. 1910

Tonkin Mandarin in costume, ca. 1910
LSE4094285 Tonkin Mandarin in costume, ca. 1910 by Dieulefils, Pierre (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tonkin Mandarin in costume, ca. 1910); © Leonard de Selva

Background imageMandarin Collection: Mandarin duck, Aix galericulata. (Chinese duck, Anas galericulata)

Mandarin duck, Aix galericulata. (Chinese duck, Anas galericulata) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an
FLO4643300 Mandarin duck, Aix galericulata. (Chinese duck, Anas galericulata) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of Rare

Background imageMandarin Collection: Cortege of a Mandarin visiting a village, China. Engraving after a drawing by Ferdinandus

Cortege of a Mandarin visiting a village, China. Engraving after a drawing by Ferdinandus, in "Le Tour du Monde
LSE4322434 Cortege of a Mandarin visiting a village, China. Engraving after a drawing by Ferdinandus, in " Le Tour du Monde, Nouveau journal des Voyages", edited by Edouard Charton, Paris

Background imageMandarin Collection: Mandarin in court dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)

Mandarin in court dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234157 Mandarin in court dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMandarin Collection: A street in Hanoi (Vietnam) and the cortege of a large mandarin, drawing by A

A street in Hanoi (Vietnam) and the cortege of a large mandarin, drawing by A
LSE4331072 A street in Hanoi (Vietnam) and the cortege of a large mandarin, drawing by A.Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of M

Background imageMandarin Collection: Chinese mandarin in common dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)

Chinese mandarin in common dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234159 Chinese mandarin in common dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese mandarin in common dress, 18th century)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Residence of Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, at Mandarin, Florida (engraving)

Residence of Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, at Mandarin, Florida (engraving)
7170655 Residence of Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, at Mandarin, Florida (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Carriage of the Chinese mandarin Ching (engraving)

Carriage of the Chinese mandarin Ching (engraving)
7148368 Carriage of the Chinese mandarin Ching (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carriage of the Chinese mandarin Ching)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mandarin (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mandarin (engraving)
7196612 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mandarin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandarin)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Scenes in China (colour litho)

Scenes in China (colour litho)
7181598 Scenes in China (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in China)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Mandarin of the Sixth Grade (engraving)

Mandarin of the Sixth Grade (engraving)
7161051 Mandarin of the Sixth Grade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandarin of the Sixth Grade)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Chinese tartar emperor with his mandarin - in'Le costume ancien et moderne'

Chinese tartar emperor with his mandarin - in"Le costume ancien et moderne"
GIA4756281 Chinese tartar emperor with his mandarin - in" Le costume ancien et moderne" by J. Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819 - 20 by Unknown Artist

Background imageMandarin Collection: Tchinn Tchinn... You bring me good news! I grant you the great honor to kiss the august

Tchinn Tchinn... You bring me good news! I grant you the great honor to kiss the august
LSE4403581 Tchinn Tchinn... You bring me good news! I grant you the great honor to kiss the august dust of my august shoes

Background imageMandarin Collection: The Chinese Mandarin, costume design for Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (pencil

The Chinese Mandarin, costume design for Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (pencil
1195794 The Chinese Mandarin, costume design for Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (pencil, w/c & gouache) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 40.5x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageMandarin Collection: Habit of a Mandarin of War in Chinese Tartary in 1700 (engraving)

Habit of a Mandarin of War in Chinese Tartary in 1700 (engraving)
3640489 Habit of a Mandarin of War in Chinese Tartary in 1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Mandarin of War in Chinese Tartary in 1700)

Background imageMandarin Collection: On the banks of the Pearl River, water-side scenes at Canton (b / w photo)

On the banks of the Pearl River, water-side scenes at Canton (b / w photo)
6003719 On the banks of the Pearl River, water-side scenes at Canton (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the banks of the Pearl River)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Chinese Mandarins, c. 1875 (b / w photo)

Chinese Mandarins, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
498644 Chinese Mandarins, c.1875 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beads signify that they are courtiers.); out of copyright

Background imageMandarin Collection: A Siam Mandarin, or Notable, from Recuil des Estampes

A Siam Mandarin, or Notable, from Recuil des Estampes
497818 A Siam Mandarin, or Notable, from Recuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations Existantes

Background imageMandarin Collection: Mandarin meal, China (chromolitho)

Mandarin meal, China (chromolitho)
1094365 Mandarin meal, China (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandarin meal, China)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Dinner party at a Mandarins house (engraving)

Dinner party at a Mandarins house (engraving)
725726 Dinner party at a Mandarins house (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner party at a Mandarins house, China)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Le Cirque Zoulof (engraving)

Le Cirque Zoulof (engraving)
2789099 Le Cirque Zoulof (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cirque Zoulof. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 25 October 1891)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Li Hongzhang in Tianjin, 1878, by Liang Shitai

Li Hongzhang in Tianjin, 1878, by Liang Shitai
Portrait of Li Hongzhang, also know as Earl Li in Tianjin, 1878, by Liang Shitai (also known as See Tay) (Chinese, active in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tianjin, 1870s-1880s)

Background imageMandarin Collection: The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong, the Chinese Procession (engraving)

The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong, the Chinese Procession (engraving)
1595035 The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong, the Chinese Procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix

Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix galericulata. Portraits of Matthew Lenos celebrated prize pens. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageMandarin Collection: Scene depicting a Chinese imperial official at home seated with his wife (gouache on silk

Scene depicting a Chinese imperial official at home seated with his wife (gouache on silk
CHT265540 Scene depicting a Chinese imperial official at home seated with his wife (gouache on silk) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Canton Mandarins, circa 1860s, c. 1860s (albumen print)

Canton Mandarins, circa 1860s, c. 1860s (albumen print)
990456 Canton Mandarins, circa 1860s, c.1860s (albumen print) by Miller, Milton M. (fl.1850-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canton Mandarins, circa 1860s)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Mandarin sitting for his photograph; Granite dragon pillar at Amoy (b / w photo)

Mandarin sitting for his photograph; Granite dragon pillar at Amoy (b / w photo)
6003731 Mandarin sitting for his photograph; Granite dragon pillar at Amoy (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMandarin Collection: The little blue mandarin (litho)

The little blue mandarin (litho)
6023170 The little blue mandarin (litho) by Watts, Arthur George (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little blue mandarin)

Background imageMandarin Collection: Sir Roland Vaughan Williams, The Mandarin, 13 December 1890, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Sir Roland Vaughan Williams, The Mandarin, 13 December 1890, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611599 Sir Roland Vaughan Williams, The Mandarin, 13 December 1890, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Roland Vaughan Williams)

Background imageMandarin Collection: A Chinese Provincial Governor, illustration from a description of Embassies to China

A Chinese Provincial Governor, illustration from a description of Embassies to China
STC105481 A Chinese Provincial Governor, illustration from a description of Embassies to China, 1690 (engraving) by English School

Background imageMandarin Collection: Chinese mandarins barge

Chinese mandarins barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants. The two umbrellas are a sign of his authority

Background imageMandarin Collection: Mandarin duck, Aix galericulata, and Dalmatian

Mandarin duck, Aix galericulata, and Dalmatian pelican, Pelecanus crispus (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys




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"Mandarin: A Multifaceted Tale of Culture, Nature, and History" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of mandarins - a captivating journey that transcends borders and encompasses various dimensions. From the enchanting Aix galericulata, commonly known as the Mandarin duck, to the intricate Mandarin wallpaper design that adorns elegant interiors, this caption unravels the essence of "mandarin" in its diverse forms. Delve into its cultural connotations as we explore China's rich heritage with references to racial identity and Chinese characters reflected on lanterns in Taichung, Taiwan. The term "Mandarin" also alludes to one of China's official languages - Chinese Mandarin - symbolizing communication and linguistic prowess. History intertwines with this narrative as we encounter notable figures like Matteo Ricci (1552-1610), an influential Christian missionary who ventured into China alongside his counterparts. Their encounters shed light on cross-cultural exchange during those times. Picture No. 12009584 captures a mesmerizing scene where lanterns cast their warm glow upon Chinese characters, creating an ethereal ambiance that resonates with traditional festivities and celebrations. Meanwhile, Picture No. 12009583 showcases a vivid still life painting titled "Mandarin Still Life, " which brings forth nature's bounty through vibrant hues and delicate brushstrokes. This artwork pays homage to mandarins' visual allure while celebrating artistic expression. Beyond aesthetics lies another facet of mandarins – Pah tah lom boo or Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class Mandarin – representing military rank within historical contexts. This reference highlights how language can transcend everyday conversations and permeate different aspects of society. Lastly but not leastly is the enigmatic presence of "The Mandarin's Wife. " Evoking curiosity about her story within this vast tapestry adds intrigue to our exploration while reminding us that there are countless untold tales waiting to be discovered.