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Traditionally, Guan Yu, the revered general from the Three Kingdoms period, is depicted as a symbol of war and protection. However, in his hometown in Shanxi Province, he is seen in an unusually peaceful pose, lying down as if taking a nap. This sculpture, created during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), challenges conventional portrayals. The shadows of the faceless audience captured by his side seem astonished by the design, finding this surreal setting and encounter with the sculpture almost dreamlike.
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Belinda Burton
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People Photography - Portrait
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United Kingdom
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Arif Minhaz
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Black & White Photography - Fine Art
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United States
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Ivan Ferrer
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International Photography - Vietnam Photography
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Israel
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Dawid Grzeganek
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Black & White Photography - Monument
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Poland