Search

Place Hebei, Beijing, China

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Photo 353(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(21)
Title:
View of a street in the city of Pekin. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View of shopfronts, similar to print 19. This is Print 42 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and is there titled, 'Shops and street - Chinese City of Pekin, October, 1860.' Subjects = Chinese architecture; military (general); military campaigns; shops
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 353(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 353(22)
Title:
A view of the Summer Palace of the Emperor of China, five miles from Pekin - called by the Chinese Yuen-min-Yuen. Plundered & burnt by the Allied Army, October 20th & 21st 1860. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events General view over the palace grounds, with the pagoda in the foreground. This is Print 43 in the published catalogue of Beato's China views, and there titled, 'View of the Summer Palace, Yuen-Ming-Yuen, showing the Pagoda before the burning, October, 1860.' Subjects =...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1860
Extent:
1 item