THE RIOTING IN CANTON, 1883: 1. Chinese Camp and Tents. 2. Offices of Messrs. Butterfield
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THE RIOTING IN CANTON, 1883: 1. Chinese Camp and Tents. 2. Offices of Messrs. Butterfield
THE RIOTING IN CANTON, 1883: 1. Chinese Camp and Tents. 2. Offices of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, Fired by the Mob. 3. Fire Brigade Extinguishing the Fire. 4. Europeans Escaping by Boats. 5. Chinese Mob. 6. Custom House. 7. The Dead Chinaman being taken off the Landing-Stage by His Friends. 8. Merchants Stores Fired by a Mob. 9. Custom House. 10. Chinese Fort. 11. Chinese Soldiers Commanded by Mandarin
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Media ID 12674783
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1883 Boats Brigade Camp Canton Chinese Commanded Custom Dead Escaping Europeans Fire Fired Fort Friends Landing Stage Mandarin Merchants Messrs Offices Rioting Soldiers Stores Tents Butterfield Chinaman Extinguishing
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century engraving from the Liszt Collection depicts the chaotic scene of rioting in Canton, 1883. The image is divided into multiple panels, each revealing a different aspect of the tumultuous events that unfolded during this period. In panel one, we see a Chinese camp and tents set up amidst the chaos. It serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability and displacement experienced by many during these riots. Panel two showcases the offices of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire engulfed in flames, evidence of their destruction at the hands of an enraged mob. Amidst this chaos, panel three portrays brave firefighters from the fire brigade valiantly attempting to extinguish the raging inferno. Meanwhile, in panel four, Europeans can be seen desperately escaping on boats as they seek safety from the violence that surrounds them. The image also captures moments filled with grief and despair; panel seven shows friends carrying away a deceased Chinaman from a landing-stage while mourning his loss. Additionally, merchants' stores are depicted ablaze in panel eight - another tragic consequence of mob violence. Throughout this engraving, elements such as custom houses and forts remind us of both cultural heritage and symbols of power within Canton's society at that time. Overall, this vintage engraving offers us a glimpse into history through its illustrative technique and Victorian-era style. It serves as an important reminder not only of past events but also highlights how art can preserve our collective memory for generations to come.
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