Peking Collection (page 9)

Peking, the Emperors Robing Temple, the Temple of Heaven (colour litho)
3624253 Peking, the Emperors Robing Temple, the Temple of Heaven (colour litho) by Liddell, Thomas Hodgson (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking, the Emperors Robing Temple)

Interieur de la maison d un mandarin, a Pekin (engraving)
3644291 Interieur de la maison d un mandarin, a Pekin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur de la maison d un mandarin, a Pekin)

Tea Market in Beijing (chromolitho)
735445 Tea Market in Beijing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Market in Beijing)

The Chinese Tragedy (Colour Litho)
2778157 The Chinese Tragedy (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese tragedy)

Representation theatrale a Pekin (engraving)
2789959 Representation theatrale a Pekin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representation theatrale a Pekin)

Le Temple du Ciel, a Pekin (engraving)
2789948 Le Temple du Ciel, a Pekin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Temple du Ciel, a Pekin. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1864)

Cour de l ancien Observatoire des jesuites, a Pekin (engraving)
2789947 Cour de l ancien Observatoire des jesuites, a Pekin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cour de l ancien Observatoire des jesuites, a Pekin)

The Imperial wedding in China (engraving)
728596 The Imperial wedding in China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The imperial wedding in China: entrance to the Brides Palace, Pekin)

The Earl of Elgins entrance into Pekin (engraving)
728469 The Earl of Elgins entrance into Pekin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chinese Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807864 The Chinese Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reception of the Diplomatique & his Suite, at the Court of Pekin
2632297 The Reception of the Diplomatique & his Suite, at the Court of Pekin, 1792 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Baoyun Bronze Pavilion in the Summer Palace, Beijing, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
468598 The Baoyun Bronze Pavilion in the Summer Palace, Beijing, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built in 1755)

Peking Observatory, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473733 Peking Observatory, c. 1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now known as the Beijing Ancient Observatory)

The Crisis in China, the First Coolie Corps bringing Provisions into Peking for the British Troops (litho)
1039987 The Crisis in China, the First Coolie Corps bringing Provisions into Peking for the British Troops (litho) by Dadd

The Dowager Empress of China and the Emperor receiving the Wives of the Foreign Ministers at Peking (litho)
1051630 The Dowager Empress of China and the Emperor receiving the Wives of the Foreign Ministers at Peking (litho) by English School

Before the Return of the Chinese Court to Peking, celebrating King Edward VIIs Birthday (litho)
1043534 Before the Return of the Chinese Court to Peking, celebrating King Edward VIIs Birthday (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Outer gate of the enclosure containing the palaces (chromolitho)
968426 Outer gate of the enclosure containing the palaces (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outer gate of the enclosure containing the palaces)

Ancient Chinese cookery, Beijing (chromolitho)
968419 Ancient Chinese cookery, Beijing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Chinese cookery, Beijing)

The Entry of the Legation Guards into Peking, a Result of the "Coup d Etat"(litho)
1051376 The Entry of the Legation Guards into Peking, a Result of the " Coup d Etat" (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Destruction by Fire of the Temple of Heaven, Pekin, China (engraving)
1046745 The Destruction by Fire of the Temple of Heaven, Pekin, China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Destruction by Fire of the Temple of Heaven)

The Wall of Pekin (engraving)
1105178 The Wall of Pekin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wall of Pekin)

The Chinese Galop, Hs Roberts (colour litho)
976314 The Chinese Galop, Hs Roberts (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Galop, Hs Roberts. Music cover)

Life in China, XVI, the Foreign Office, Peking (engraving)
1049035 Life in China, XVI, the Foreign Office, Peking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in China, XVI, the Foreign Office, Peking)

With the Allies in Peking, examining a Boxer Leader after a Successful Punitive Expedition (litho)
1040073 With the Allies in Peking, examining a Boxer Leader after a Successful Punitive Expedition (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pekin Tragedians (engraving)
962020 Pekin Tragedians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pekin Tragedians. Illustration for The World Its Cities and Peoples by Robert Brown (Cassell)

Entrance to the Temple of the Moon (engraving)
962022 Entrance to the Temple of the Moon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Temple of the Moon)

The Boxer Rebellion: Allied troops marching on Beijing (colour litho)
3099162 The Boxer Rebellion: Allied troops marching on Beijing (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion: Allied troops marching on Beijing)

Sir Ernest Satow, Peking, 23 April 1903, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611834 Sir Ernest Satow, Peking, 23 April 1903, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Ernest Satow, Peking, 23 April 1903)

The Boxer Rebellion: views of the street housing the foreign legations and the entrance to the Imperial Palace
6015074 The Boxer Rebellion: views of the street housing the foreign legations and the entrance to the Imperial Palace, Beijing, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing, China (b / w photo)
6015068 The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing)

The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing, China (b / w photo)
6015061 The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing)

A quiet morning in a Peking street, the Chinese new years festival (b / w photo)
6003737 A quiet morning in a Peking street, the Chinese new years festival (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A quiet morning in a Peking street)

Punch and Judy in a Peking street, the delight of children of every age (b / w photo)
6003729 Punch and Judy in a Peking street, the delight of children of every age (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hatta Gate, leading from the Chinese to the Tartar city of Peking (b / w photo)
6003748 The Hatta Gate, leading from the Chinese to the Tartar city of Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hatta Gate)

A street of shops in Peking, the happy-go-lucky coinage of the Chinese Empire (b / w photo)
6003733 A street of shops in Peking, the happy-go-lucky coinage of the Chinese Empire (b/w photo) by European Photographer

A busy street in the Chinese city of Peking, from the Tartar City Wall (b / w photo)
6003718 A busy street in the Chinese city of Peking, from the Tartar City Wall (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

More views of the British Legation in Peking (b / w photo)
6003706 More views of the British Legation in Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: More views of the British Legation in Peking)

The Western Gate of Peking, one of the sixteen entrances to the Chinese capital (b / w photo)
6003671 The Western Gate of Peking, one of the sixteen entrances to the Chinese capital (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Time around the world: Pekin (colour litho)
6032705 Time around the world: Pekin (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pekin. One of a set of trade cards about time around the world)

The Fall of Peking Castle, the hostile army beaten away by the allied armies
5042906 The Fall of Peking Castle, the hostile army beaten away by the allied armies, 1900 (colour lithograph) by Japanese School

A great fire at the main gate of Peking, 1900 (b / w photo)
5891786 A great fire at the main gate of Peking, 1900 (b/w photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); National Army Museum

The Crisis in China, the Throne Room, Peking (b / w photo)
1600389 The Crisis in China, the Throne Room, Peking (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China, the Throne Room, Peking)

The Crisis in China (litho)
1600365 The Crisis in China (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China, the Allied Forces in Peking)

The Crisis in China, Sir Ernest Satow, KCMG, Her Majestys Minister at Tokio, who may replace Sir Claude MacDonald, KCB
1600207 The Crisis in China, Sir Ernest Satow, KCMG, Her Majestys Minister at Tokio, who may replace Sir Claude MacDonald, KCB, KCMG, at Peking (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Chinese Crisis (b / w photo)
1615088 The Chinese Crisis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 January 1898)

With the Allied Forces in China, the International Club at Peking (litho)
1593380 With the Allied Forces in China, the International Club at Peking (litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Allied Forces in China)

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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.