The Press Art Collection Saturday, 3 October 2026 / 11:00 am start
Walter Bowring - 'Little Japan', Ink on Board
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Lot Details
Walter Bowring (1874-1931) 'Little Japan' Ink & Gouache on board Signed bottom left on recto Undated 325 x 457mm The Press' private archive of Walter Bowring Additional Information: Unframed with sketches/notes around drawing. Marked and Ink stained, with rough edges on card and foxing. Including graphite transfer. In a worn aged condition. Top left corner is embossed with 'Goodall's Bristol Boards' The cartoon figures of Korea, Japan and Russia depict mounting tensions between Japan and Russia over territory in Korea. Russian presence in Korea in early 1901 prompted negotiations between Russia and Japan over influence in Korea and Manchuria. In March 1901, the Press reports Japan was making preparations for war following Russian encroachment on Manchuria and Korea. As both an artistic creation and a historical document, the work serves as an important resource for the study of regional history. Images can be directly connected to contemporary reporting in The Press, enhancing their significance when viewed in conjunction with written primary sources. Above all, each piece stands as an engaging and accessible record of its time, inviting collectors and the wider public alike to explore and appreciate Canterbury’s heritage, while reflecting the vital role of the Press in documenting Christchurch during a period of transition and renewal.
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