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A Chinese fashion photographer has apologised for her " ignorance" after a picture she shot for French luxury brand Dior sparked outrage.

Chen Man 's photo showed A Woman who some Chinese netizens said perpetuated Western stereotypes of Asian faces.

" I blame myself for my immaturity and ignorance [in My Past works], " Ms Chen, 41, wrote on social platform Weibo.

Dior said the photo, which was recently displayed at a Shanghai exhibition, has since been removed.

" Dior, as always, respects The Sentiments of the Chinese People . . If any errors happen, [Dior] must be open to receiving feedback and correct them In Time , " the Fashion House wrote on its Weibo account on Wednesday evening, adding that The Work was an artwork and not a commercial advertisement.

The photo first went on display on 12 Nov, but immediately sparked a backlash from some netizens, And Then local media outlets.

In an editorial by the Beijing Daily, The Model in the Dior photo was described as having a " gloomy face" and sinister eyes".

" The Photographer is playing up to the brands, or the aesthetic tastes of the Western World , " the editorial said. " For years, Asian women have always appeared with small eyes and freckles from the Western perspective, but the Chinese way to appreciate art and beauty can't be distorted by that. "

Meanwhile, a commentary by China Women's News said that The Image of The Model with " swollen single eyelids" made People feel " uncomfortable".

Some Chinese Internet users pointed out that the photo was reminiscent of Ms Chen's photo series dated 2012, which she had shot for i-D Magazine.

Netizens said these pictures were an " insulting" portrayal of Chinese women, as they lacked The Fair skin and large, round eyes that is typically prized by many Chinese. Others said they projected a " prejudiced" and " racist" image of Chinese People .

But not all agreed. Some stood up for Ms Chen, with one Weibo user saying: " Why can't a Chinese woman with small eyes also be considered beautiful? I don't see any problem with this. "

In her statement on Wednesday, Ms Chen said that she had " reflected deeply" and felt compelled to issue an apology after examining " nearly every negative comment" about her artwork.

" I was born and raised in China. I deeply love My Country . As an artist, I'm totally aware of my responsibility to document Chinese culture and showcase Chinese beauty through my work, " She Said .

" I will educate myself on Chinese history, attend more relevant events, and improve my ideologies. . I will strive to tell China's story right through my work. "

Ms Chen is a well-known photographer in the Chinese fashion world, shooting covers for top magazine titles and has photographed celebrities David Beckham and Fan Bingbing .

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Source of news: bbc.com