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Poster Print : An ambassador from the Chinese emperor, seated at left, seeks an audience with the Dalai Lama, religious and political leader of Tibet. Wood engraving, late 19th century
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An ambassador from the Chinese emperor, seated at left, seeks an audience with the Dalai Lama, religious and political leader of Tibet. Wood engraving, late 19th century
AMBASSADOR & DALAI LAMA.
An ambassador from the Chinese emperor, seated at left, seeks an audience with the Dalai Lama, religious and political leader of Tibet. Wood engraving, late 19th century
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Media ID 10730595
Ambassador Buddhism Carpet Chinese Ching Dynasty Diplomacy Fur Coat Lama Meditate Meeting Prayer Quiet Scabbard Tibet Tibetan Dalai Lama
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite 'Ambassador & Dalai Lama' print from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This captivating wood engraving, hailing from the late 19th century, transports you to a bygone era. Witness the intriguing moment as an ambassador from the Chinese emperor humbly requests an audience with the revered Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet. A stunning addition to your home or office, this historical print is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and complex political dynamics of the past. Bring the story to life with our high-quality poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.3cm x 42cm (22.2" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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
This wood engraving from the late 19th century depicts a significant historical moment between an ambassador from the Chinese emperor and the revered Dalai Lama, who was both a religious and political leader of Tibet. The ambassador, seated at the left side of the image, humbly seeks an audience with the Dalai Lama, showcasing their mutual respect and diplomatic intentions. The scene is filled with intriguing details that transport us to this bygone era. The intricate carpet beneath them hints at opulence and cultural richness while emphasizing their elevated status. Both men are dressed in traditional attire; however, it is hard not to notice the ambassador's fur coat and hat which add a touch of extravagance to his ensemble. In this serene setting, we witness a fusion of two powerful forces - Buddhism represented by the Dalai Lama and Chinese influence embodied by the ambassador. Their meeting symbolizes diplomacy as they engage in quiet conversation or perhaps even meditation together. The wood engraving captures not only this historic encounter but also highlights elements such as prayer, scabbard (suggesting weaponry), and Tibetan culture throughout its composition. It serves as a testament to cross-cultural connections during that time period while inviting viewers into an intriguing narrative about power dynamics and spiritual exchange. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in history where East met East on peaceful grounds for dialogue and understanding
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