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“Are our teachings, then, in vain?”

“Are our teachings, then, in vain?”

Confucius and Jesus Christ stand together on a cloud atop a mountain looking down at the confrontation between the Boxers and the forces of the eight nation alliance during the Boxer Rebellion in China. The Boxers carry a banner with a quote from Confucius and the international alliance carries a banner with a quote from Jesus Christ, both expressing the same concept.

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Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-10-03

An unforeseen emergency

An unforeseen emergency

The Emperor of China, sitting on a throne, seeks advice from a wise minister, as foreign ships, from England, Germany, Japan, France, and other countries, approach in the background. Caption: The Emperor of China–Tell me, most wise counselor, what advice does Confucius give concerning such a situation as this? / Li Hung Chang–I fear, Your Majesty, that Confucius is a back number. He never dreamed of such an exhibition of gall as this.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-01-26

Creator(s)

Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956