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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 353 Level [40] File

11. Photo 353(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(11)
Title:
A view of the Great South Taku Fort, showing its defences towards the sea & the river and the scene of the unsuccessful attack by the flotilla of gunboats under the command of Admiral Hope in 1859. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Panoramic view composed of three joined prints, taken from the battlements of the South Taku Fort. On the right the view looks over a series of protective moats interspersed with deep lines of wooden stakes, with the Peiho River and the sea beyond. On the left is the in...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
25 Aug 1860
Extent:
1 item

12. Photo 353(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(12)
Title:
A view of the pagoda at Tung-chow, 13 miles from Pekin, and part of the Peiho River. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events General view of the pagoda at Tungchow (modern Tong Xian), with the Pai River in the foreground. This is Print 21 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and there titled, 'Tung-Chow Pagoda, 23rd September, 1860.' Subjects = Chinese architecture; military (...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
23 Sep 1860
Extent:
1 item

13. Photo 353(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(13)
Title:
A view of the An-ting Gate of Pekin, surrendered to the Allied Army on the --th of October 1860. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events General view from outside the city walls. This is Print 22 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and is there titled, 'Anting Gate of Pekin after the surrender, 13th October, 1860. - English and French troops taking possession.' No soldiers are actually vis...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
13 Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item

14. Photo 353(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(14)
Title:
A view of the wall of Pekin. Height 49 or 50 feet. Breadth 48 to 60 feet. Extent about 25 miles. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Panoramic view of the city walls composed of two joined prints. This is Print 24 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and there titled, 'North and East corner of the wall of Pekin.' Subjects = Chinese architecture; city walls; military (general); militar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item

15. Photo 353(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(15)
Title:
A view in the city of Pekin, taken from the top of the wall. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View over the rooftops. This is Print 25 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and there titled, 'First view seen in Pekin, taken from Anting Gate.' Subjects = Chinese architecture; military (general); military campaigns
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item

16. Photo 353(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(16)
Title:
A view of the Emperor's Winter Palace in the city of Pekin. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events General view looking towards the Winter Palace. This is Print 30 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and is there titled, 'Imperial Winter Palace, Pekin, 29th October, 1860.' Subjects = Chinese architecture; military (general); military campaigns; palaces
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
29 Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item

17. Photo 353(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(17)
Title:
[Panorama of Pekin, taken from the South Gate leading into the Chinese City.] Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Panoramic view composed of six joined prints, looking over the rooftops of the city. This is Print 28H in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, from which the above caption is taken. Copy negs for complete panorama are B.23312-B.23317. Subjects = Chinese arc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item

18. Photo 353(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(18)
Title:
A view of the grounds of the Emperor's Winter Palace in the city of Pekin. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Panoramic view composed of two joined print, looking across a wooded area towards the palace. This is Print 33 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and is there titled, 'View of the Imperial Winter Palace, Pekin, showing the Artificial Hill, October 29th, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
29 Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item

19. Photo 353(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(19)
Title:
View of a street in the City of Pekin. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View of shopfronts with ornately-carved wooden façades. This is Print 36 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and is there titled, 'Street and shops in the Tartar city of Pekin, October, 1860.' Subjects = Chinese architecture; military (general); militar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item

20. Photo 353(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(20)
Title:
The Temple of Heaven in Pekin. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events General view. This is Print 38 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and is there titled, 'Sacred Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor sacrifices once a year in the Chinese city, Pekin, October, 1860.' Subjects = Chinese architecture; military (general); m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item