Peking Collection (page 7)

A palace gate in Peking, the entrance to the abode of the "Son of Heaven"(b / w photo)
6003670 A palace gate in Peking, the entrance to the abode of the " Son of Heaven" (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The An-Ting Gate of Peking, where the city was surrendered to the allies in 1860 (b / w photo)
6003668 The An-Ting Gate of Peking, where the city was surrendered to the allies in 1860 (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The Boxer Rebellion: views of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, Tianjin
6015083 The Boxer Rebellion: views of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, Tianjin, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Boxer Rebellion: the emperors throne in the Imperial Palace and views of the British Legation in Beijing
6015062 The Boxer Rebellion: the emperors throne in the Imperial Palace and views of the British Legation in Beijing (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Peking (b / w photo)
6025422 Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking. Illustration for The Outline of the World To-Day edited by Sir Harry Johnston)

China, Peking, Temple Island (b / w photo)
6019083 China, Peking, Temple Island (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: China, Peking, Temple Island)

China, Peking, In the Summer Palace (b / w photo)
6019082 China, Peking, In the Summer Palace (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: China, Peking, In the Summer Palace)

China, Peking, Heavens Temple (b / w photo)
6019080 China, Peking, Heavens Temple (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: China, Peking, Heavens Temple)

Lotus Pond and Dagoba in Emperors Garden (b / w photo)
5202265 Lotus Pond and Dagoba in Emperors Garden (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lotus Pond and Dagoba in Emperors Garden)

A diorama on a road in Beijing, 1873 (litho)
CHT214745 A diorama on a road in Beijing, 1873 (litho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Camel Caravan on the Outskirts of Peking, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
498377 Camel Caravan on the Outskirts of Peking, c.1875 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Peking, c. 1868-70 (b / w photo)
498360 Peking, c.1868-70 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bridge over the Yangtse River (engraving)
STC85998 Bridge over the Yangtse River (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Peristyle of a courtroom in the Imperial Palace at Yuen-Ming-Yuen, near Beijing, China. From Samuel Holmes Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary, 1798

Woman in traveling clothes for riding a cabriolet, 1787
Woman in traveling clothes for riding a cabriolet: she wears a jacket with three collars in Peking puce, a gilet and petticoat in Peking apple-green, and a felt hat decorated with feathers

Chinese games and acrobatics performed in Yuanmingyuang Park, Peking. Eight costumed women ride Ferris wheels perpedicularly, while male acrobats spin on rope wheels

Scene from a Peking opera dramatic performance. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Wall, fortress and bridge at Peking (Beijing), China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Colonnade or peristyle of Yuanmingyuan pavilion, Peking. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Courtyard of the audience room in the Imperial Palace, Peking. Handcoloured illustration and copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Gate of the Imperial Palace in Peking, China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Teahouse at Pekin (coloured engraving)
728591 Teahouse at Pekin (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teahouse at Pekin. Published in the Illustrated London News, 23 February 1861)

Old Summer Palace of Yuen Ming Yuen (Yuanming Yuan), Haidian, Peking, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Imperial Palace, Peking, 1670 (engraving)
468806 Imperial Palace, Peking, 1670 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperors Viceroy receives the Dutch ambassadors during a royal banquet)

Eugene Darcy, French naval officer (litho)
2807867 Eugene Darcy, French naval officer (litho) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugene Darcy)

The triumphal entry of the winners of the Beijing-Paris raid in the Milan Arena, on the 16th current (colour litho)
2815038 The triumphal entry of the winners of the Beijing-Paris raid in the Milan Arena, on the 16th current (colour litho) by Beltrame

Horsemanship Competition for the Shunzhi Emperor, Handscroll
3525840 Horsemanship Competition for the Shunzhi Emperor, Handscroll, 1662 (ink and color on paper) by Chinese School (17th century); 20.3x1663.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

First Sino-Japanese War: view of the ramparts of Beijing (engraving)
2789319 First Sino-Japanese War: view of the ramparts of Beijing (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Sino-Japanese War)

One of the Gates of Pekin (engraving)
2781616 One of the Gates of Pekin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Gates of Pekin)

Peking, the Temple of Heaven, the Sacrificial Altar (colour litho)
3624257 Peking, the Temple of Heaven, the Sacrificial Altar (colour litho) by Liddell, Thomas Hodgson (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking, the Temple of Heaven, the Sacrificial Altar)

Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290 (colour litho)
3628573 Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290)

Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290 (litho)
3628572 Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290)

Building the Fortification at Pekin (litho)
3622796 Building the Fortification at Pekin (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building the Fortification at Pekin)

Chinese bringing a gift of food to the besieged German legation in Peking during the Boxer Rebellion (litho)
3627090 Chinese bringing a gift of food to the besieged German legation in Peking during the Boxer Rebellion (litho) by English School

A Street in Pekin (engraving)
3655726 A Street in Pekin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street in Pekin)

The Temple of Heaven, Peking (engraving)
3655934 The Temple of Heaven, Peking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Heaven, Peking, destroyed by fire, 18-19 September 1889)

The Boxer Rebellion: the final anguish of the occupants of the foreign legations in Beijing before the lifting of
3099168 The Boxer Rebellion: the final anguish of the occupants of the foreign legations in Beijing before the lifting of the rebel siege (colour litho) by Meaulle

The Plunder Of A Temple In The Forbidden City In Beijing (colour litho)
2798380 The Plunder Of A Temple In The Forbidden City In Beijing (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Minister of Italy and His Family in the Courtyard of the Italian Legation in Beijing (colour litho)
2798335 The Minister of Italy and His Family in the Courtyard of the Italian Legation in Beijing (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Crisis in China, Views in Peking and Neighbourhood (b / w photo)
1606560 The Crisis in China, Views in Peking and Neighbourhood (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China)

View of Peking, China
View of Peking (Beijing), China. circa 1790

Crab stall in Peking (Beijing), China, East Asia
People at a crab stall in Peking (Beijing), China, East Asia, with some haggling over the price. Date: 1922

Bazaar in Peking (Beijing), China, East Asia, with masks on display. Date: 1922

Observatory in Peking (Beijing), China, East Asia, with brass instruments designed for studying the stars. Date: 1922

With the Allied Forces in China (litho)
1593320 With the Allied Forces in China (litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Allied Forces in China)

With the Allied Forces in China (litho)
1593140 With the Allied Forces in China (litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Allied Forces in China)

Captain Percy Scotts "Dotter"mounted on One of the 12-Pounders used at Ladysmith and Peking
1601124 Captain Percy Scotts " Dotter" mounted on One of the 12-Pounders used at Ladysmith and Peking, with the Original Extemporised Carriage (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scenes in China (b / w photo)
1598464 Scenes in China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in China. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 February 1899)

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"Peking: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Evolution" Discover the enchanting city of Peking, now known as Beijing, through its rich tapestry of history and cultural landmarks. From the Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway that once connected distant lands in 1920 to the groundbreaking discovery Man - a fascinating link in human evolution. As you step foot into Beijing Capital Airport, be prepared to witness a modern metropolis where tradition seamlessly blends with progress. The gleaming glass and steel CCTV Headquarters building along Third Ring stands tall as an architectural marvel, reflecting China's innovative spirit. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Beijing Gardens; these serene oases offer respite from bustling city life while showcasing China's meticulous horticultural artistry. Marvel at The Peking Observatory, depicted beautifully in Jean Baptiste du Haldes' illustration – a testament to ancient Chinese astronomical advancements. Delve into prehistoric times with Sinanthropus - perhaps one of science's most intriguing discoveries representing our earliest ancestors. Witness Avro 621 Tutors soaring over Peking skies circa 1931; these aircrafts symbolize China's aviation history taking flight during this era. Travel back to Chairman Mao Zedong's reign as he applauds Red Guards during a parade at Tiananmen Square in the vibrant 1960s. Explore the majestic Forbidden City Hall within Beijing – an imperial palace brimming with stories from dynasties past. Lastly, immerse yourself in everyday life by witnessing bicycles weaving through busy streets – an iconic sight synonymous with Beijing. Experience Asia’s charm firsthand as you navigate this captivating city filled with wonders waiting to be discovered around every corner. Peking invites you on a journey through time and culture like no other – embrace its diverse heritage and let it leave an indelible mark on your soul.