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Street scene, Yokohama, Japan, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
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Street scene, Yokohama, Japan, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Street scene, Yokohama, Japan, 1898. Europeans watch Japanese boys wrestling, under fish-shaped paper kites. Strasse in Jokohama. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]
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This print takes us back to the vibrant streets of Yokohama, Japan in 1898. The scene is filled with a delightful mix of European observers and Japanese boys engaged in an energetic wrestling match beneath fish-shaped paper kites. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to a bustling street where people from different continents come together. Women clad in elegant European attire stand alongside men, their eyes fixed on the thrilling spectacle unfolding before them. A young boy watches intently, his face reflecting both curiosity and admiration for the sport being performed. The image captures not only the lively atmosphere but also showcases the fusion of cultures through art and play. Shops line the street, offering glimpses into a world where traditional Japanese toys coexist harmoniously with literature from Europe. Christian Wilhelm Allers, renowned for his illustrations and writings, immortalized this moment as part of his book "Rund um die Erde" or "Round the Earth". His lithograph beautifully depicts this unique intersection between East and West during that era. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to how diverse influences can seamlessly blend within one location - creating an enchanting tapestry woven by history itself.
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