Yangtze Kiang Collection

Views in China: the Little Orphan Rock, on the River Yang-Tze-Kiang, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Views in China: the Little Orphan Rock, on the River Yang-Tze-Kiang, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell, of...a view of the Little Orphan Rock - a most remarkable islet

Views in China: the cliff and temple at Hukau, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Views in China: the cliff and temple at Hukau, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell, of...the Cliff and Temple at Hukau, which place, at the entrance of the Poyang Lake

The Chinese Outrages - The Riots in the Foreign Concessions at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze, 1891 Creator: Unknown
The Chinese Outrages - The Riots in the Foreign Concessions at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze River; The Roman Catholic Mission, 1891. From "The Graphic

Shanghae, from an original sketch, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Shanghae, from an original sketch, 1854. British ships at Shanghai in China. Its fine climate, fertile soil, commanding position, rising wealth and commerce

View on the upper Yang-Tze-Kiang, c1890. The Yangtse river in China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

HMS Amethyst, after action on the Yangtze River, 20th April 1949

The Witchies Mountain and the Yangtze River Gorge, China, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Witchies Mountain and the Yangtze River Gorge, China, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Francis Garnier, French naval officer and explorer, c1873. Garnier (1839-1873) explored the valleys of the Mekong and Yangtze Rivers

Wuhan, China, 1895. Artist: Charles Barbant
Wuhan, China, 1895. At the confluence of the Han and Yangtse rivers. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

The Upper Yangtse-Kiang, China, 1895. Artist: Weber
The Upper Yangtse-Kiang, China, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The Upper Yangtze river, China, 1895. Artist: Charles Barbant
The Upper Yangtze river, China, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

General view of Nanking, c1890. The town of Nanjing in China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

The Yang-Tze-Kiang-Mitan Gorge, c1890. The Yangtse river in China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

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"Exploring the Majestic Yangtze Kiang: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Yangtze Kiang, as captured by various artists and photographers throughout history. In c1890, a breathtaking view of the upper Yang-Tze-Kiang unfolds before our eyes, showcasing the river's grandeur and serenity. The Witchies Mountain and the Yangtze River Gorge, depicted in a photograph from China in the 1930s, reveal nature's awe-inspiring wonders. Francis Garnier, a French naval officer and explorer from c1873, stands as a testament to those who ventured into uncharted territories along this legendary river. Meanwhile, Charles Barbant's artwork transports us to Wuhan in 1895—a bustling city on the banks of the Yangtze. Weber's painting captures another glimpse of life along the Upper Yangtse-Kiang during that same period. Charles Barbant returns with his brushstroke mastery to depict an enchanting scene along the Upper Yangtze river. General view of Nanking around 1890 offers us a glimpse into one of China's ancient capitals nestled beside this mighty waterway. The striking image titled "The Yang-Tze-Kiang-Mitan Gorge" showcases nature's raw power alongside human resilience. Moving forward to more recent times, we witness HMS Amethyst after its heroic action on April 20th, 1949—symbolizing both conflict and bravery intertwined with this historic river. Another snapshot shows HMS Amethyst once again navigating through these waters during that tumultuous era. Lastly but not leastly is an intriguing photograph taken circa 1920 that invites curiosity about what lies beyond its frame—an invitation for exploration along this iconic Chinese waterway. These glimpses into different eras remind us why exploring the majestic yang-tze-kiang has captivated hearts and minds for centuries.