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Prince George having a tattoo, Japan 1881
" Everybody, it seemed, tattooed, whether belonging to the ward-room, gun-room, or lower deck, including, of course, both the Princes. A dragon in blue and red writing down the arm being a favourite design." Young Prince George(1865-1936) later became George Duke of York, then King George. This picture featured in an article at the time of his marriage to Princess May of Teck(later the Duchess of York, then Queen Mary). Date: 1881
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1881 Body C Ulture Craze Dragon Relaxed Tattoo Tattooed Tattooing Toilet Trend
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.2cm x 39.6cm (10.3" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a young and relaxed Prince George, later known as King George V, during his time in Japan in 1881. The future monarch, then a Duke, is seen with a dragon tattoo on his upper arm, a popular design during the Japanese tattoo craze of the late 19th century. The tattoo, in blue and red, was a common choice among sailors and military personnel, including those in the ward-room, gun-room, and lower deck of the British Navy. Prince George's visit to Japan came during a time when the country was opening up to the Western world, and the young prince was fascinated by the rich culture and traditions he encountered. This image, which was featured in an article at the time of his marriage to Princess May of Teck in 1893, offers a glimpse into the prince's youthful adventures and his appreciation for the unique customs of Japan. The photograph shows Prince George in a casual setting, sitting on a toilet lid while reading a book. The tattoo artist, out of frame, would have skillfully inked the dragon design onto the prince's arm, adding to the growing trend of body art among the British elite. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the young prince's adventurous spirit and his connection to the vibrant culture of Japan during the 1880s.
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