An inner court in a mandarin's house [Beijing]. Photographer: Thomson, John
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Genre: Architectural Photography View looking across the courtyard towards part of the house belonging to Mr Yang (see also prints 12-13), with plants and a small bridge in the foreground.
Entrance to the Kwo-tsze-keen, or National University, Peking. Photographer: Thomson, John
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Genre: Architectural Photography View, framed by a stone archway in the foreground, looking across the court towards the Pi-yung-kung, or Hall of the Classics.
The central street, Chinese city of Peking. Photographer: Thomson, John
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Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking down from the city wall, 'close to the Ching-yang-men, or central gate, between the Chinese and Tartar quarters. It is in a direct line with the centre of the palace, and is the route which the Emperor traverses on his way to the Altar of Heav...
The Great Sacrificial Hall at the Tomb of the Emperor Yung-lo. Photographer: Thomson, John
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Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards the triple-tiered courtyard on which stands the Hall of Heavenly Favours of the Chang ling (Long-lasting Tomb) of the Yongle Emperor, at the Ming Tombs near Beijing.