Wei Hai Wei Collection

Advert for Brookes Monkey Brand Soap, 1898 (engraving)
XJF441233 Advert for Brookes Monkey Brand Soap, 1898 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). View of Weihai, formerly called Weihaiwei, a major seaport on the Yellow Sea, Shandong province, China....British diplomacy sprung its surprise on Russia and Germany

Japanese Ships attacking the Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei (engraving)
1107679 Japanese Ships attacking the Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Ships attacking the Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei)

The War in Eastern Asia, Naval Attack on the Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei (engraving)
1107677 The War in Eastern Asia, Naval Attack on the Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Eastern Asia)

The Chinese Question (litho)
1606269 The Chinese Question (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 July 1898)

The Chinese Question, Views of the Stations acquired by Great Britain and Russia (litho)
1615462 The Chinese Question, Views of the Stations acquired by Great Britain and Russia (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

The Far East, Sketches in Korea (engraving)
1615365 The Far East, Sketches in Korea (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Far East, Sketches in Korea)

The Chinese Question (b / w photo)
1615474 The Chinese Question (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1898)

The War in Eastern Asia, Sketches off Wei-Hai-Wei (litho)
1627792 The War in Eastern Asia, Sketches off Wei-Hai-Wei (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Eastern Asia, Sketches off Wei-Hai-Wei)

Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho)
3100090 Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals of The British Colonies)

Wei-Hai-Wei, the Chinese Naval Port and Arsenal in the Gulf of Pe-Chi-Li (engraving)
1107732 Wei-Hai-Wei, the Chinese Naval Port and Arsenal in the Gulf of Pe-Chi-Li (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wei-Hai-Wei)

Wei-hai-Wei, the British naval port in North China (b / w photo)
6003681 Wei-hai-Wei, the British naval port in North China (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wei-hai-Wei, the British naval port in North China)

The Chinese Question (litho)
1606270 The Chinese Question (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 July 1898)

The scramble for China (engraving)
1039475 The scramble for China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scramble for China)

General View of Wei-Hai-Wei, to be leased to Great Britain when evacuated by the Japanese (engraving)
1039467 General View of Wei-Hai-Wei, to be leased to Great Britain when evacuated by the Japanese (engraving) by English School

The Chinese Question, Wei-Hai-Wei, the Naval Port leased to Great Britain with the Island of Liu-Kung-Tau
1615473 The Chinese Question, Wei-Hai-Wei, the Naval Port leased to Great Britain with the Island of Liu-Kung-Tau, at the Entrance to its Harbour (litho) by Loye

The Chinese Question, the Beginning of the British Occupation of Wei-Hai-Wei
1606271 The Chinese Question, the Beginning of the British Occupation of Wei-Hai-Wei, the Departure of HMS " Narcissus" and the Destroyer " Fame" from Chefoo on 20 May (engraving)

Japanese Naval Attack on the Chinese Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei, 17 August (engraving)
1107839 Japanese Naval Attack on the Chinese Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei, 17 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chinese Fleet lying under Shelter of Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei, 12 September (engraving)
1107764 The Chinese Fleet lying under Shelter of Forts at Wei-Hai-Wei, 12 September (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese Troops on the March for Wei-Hai-Wei (engraving)
1039167 Chinese Troops on the March for Wei-Hai-Wei (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Troops on the March for Wei-Hai-Wei)

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"Unveiling the Turmoil: Wei-Hai-Wei and the Complexities of Eastern Asia" Step into a world where history unravels, as Japanese ships relentlessly attack the formidable forts at Wei-Hai-Wei. Through engravings and lithographs, witness the intensity of The War in Eastern Asia, where naval assaults on these forts become etched in memory. Amidst this chaos, ponder "The Chinese Question, " depicted through lithos that showcase Great Britain and Russia's acquired stations. Delve deeper into the Far East with sketches from Korea, capturing its essence amidst a time of turmoil. In black-and-white photos, explore another facet of "The Chinese Question, " contemplating its intricacies against an evolving backdrop. Sketches off Wei-Hai-Wei bring to life the war-ridden scenes that unfolded during this period. Discover seals designed by Frederick Leighton representing British colonies while contemplating their significance within this historical context. Engravings unveil Wei-Hai-Wei itself - a Chinese naval port and arsenal nestled in Pe-Chi-Li Gulf - while contrasting it with a British naval port captured in monochrome photography. Witness how nations scramble for China's influence through captivating engravings that depict power struggles unfolding before your eyes. As you immerse yourself in these visual narratives, let them transport you to an era defined by conflict and diplomacy alike. Through these glimpses into history at Wei-Hai-Wei, one can't help but marvel at the complexities faced by nations vying for control over Eastern Asia.