China: Through the Lens of John Thomson (1868-1872) (Chinese and English Edition)

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  • Over 150 top quality black and white photographs from past due 19th century China
  • Stunning vistas of Chinese landscapes, architecture and town scenes
  • Intimate portraits of Manchu brides in full wedding costumes and Mandarin officials in government attire
  • Photographs of gamblers, mendicant priests and night watchmen captures the essence of street life
  • Three informative chapters introduce the photographer and his work with detailed captions accompanying each and every illustration in English and Chinese

Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) used to be one of the influential photographers of the 19th century and a pioneer of photojournalism. Over 150 top quality black-and-white photographs from past due 19th century China illustrate shocking vistas of Chinese landscapes, architecture and town scenes, intimate portraits of Manchu brides in full wedding costumes and Mandarin officials in government attire. Three informative chapters introduce the photographer and his work with detailed captions accompanying each and every illustration. This revised version is in a brand new more accessible format.

Betty Yao curated the exhibition that forms the root of this book and worked closely with the Wellcome Institute who own the unique negatives.

Text in English and Chinese.

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