Beijing Collection

Emperor Qianlong receives Ubashi Khan, the Torghut ruler of the Kalmyk Khanate, at the Putuo... Creator: Anonymous
Emperor Qianlong receives Ubashi Khan, the Torghut ruler of the Kalmyk Khanate, at the Putuo... Found in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing

Illustration to the Poem by Lin Hejing, Early 17th cen. Creator: Dong Qichang (1555-1636)
Illustration to the Poem by Lin Hejing, Early 17th cen. Found in the Collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing

Illustration to the Poem by Lin Hejing, 1614. Creator: Dong Qichang (1555-1636)
Illustration to the Poem by Lin Hejing, 1614. Found in the Collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing

Yellow Jiatu, Mid of 16th cen. Creator: Xu Wei (1521-1593)
Yellow Jiatu, Mid of 16th cen. Found in the Collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing

Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. View of camels in front of the gate and tower at the entrance to the walled city of Peking (now Beijing). Ha-Ta-Men in Peking

Dancing and Singing (Peasants Returning from Work). Creator: Ma Yuan (1160-1225)
Dancing and Singing (Peasants Returning from Work). Found in the Collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing

Da Yu ding. Chinese bronze ding vessel, 1045-770 B. C. Creator: The Oriental Applied Arts
Da Yu ding. Chinese bronze ding vessel, 1045-770 B.C. Found in the collection of National Museum of China, Beijing

Pekin-car, 1867. Creator: William Thomas Saunders
Pekin-car, 1867

Pekin. No. 923, 1867. Creator: Attributed to Lai Fong
Pekin. No. 923, 1867

[After the Capture of the Taku Forts], 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
[After the Capture of the Taku Forts], 1860

One hundred portraits of Peking opera characters, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
One hundred portraits of Peking opera characters, late 19th-early 20th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Map of the Grand Canal from Beijing to the Yangzi River, late 18th or early 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Gates in Peking, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Gates in Peking, China, 1898. Triumphal gate between the Chinese and Tartar sections of the city. Unser Eingang in Peking - Pai-Lo Triumphthor zwischen der Chinesen und Tartaren Stadte

The Chien Mein Gate from the Tartar City, Peiping, China, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Chien Mein Gate from the Tartar City, Peiping, China, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Some Instruments on top of the Observatory, Pekin, China, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
Some Instruments on top of the Observatory, Pekin, China, 1895. The Beijing Ancient Observatory was built in 1442 during the Ming dynasty

The Great Wall, Pekin, China, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Great Wall, Pekin, China, 1895. View of the wall at what is now known as Beijing. Built on Chinas northern border to keep out Turkic and Mongol raiders

Temple of Heaven, Pekin, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Temple of Heaven, Pekin, c1910. View of religious buildings in the Forbidden City in Beijing, (formerly known as Peking), China. Hand-coloured postcard

Garden of the Imperial Palace, Peking, China, 1843. Artist: Thomas Allom
Garden of the Imperial Palace, Peking, China, 1843. From China in a series of Views by George Newenham Wright

View of the City of Peking Taken from the South, China, mid 19th century. Artist
View of the City of Peking Taken from the South, China, mid 19th century

Detail of a view of the gardens of the Imperial Palace, Peking, China, 1796. Artist
Detail of a view of the gardens of the Imperial Palace, Peking, China, 1796

Showroom of a Lantern Merchant in Peking, China, 1843. Artist: Thomas Allom
Showroom of a Lantern Merchant in Peking, China, 1843. From China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright

New Years Festival at the Pavilion of Pure Brightness. Detail: winter sports games. Found in the Collection of Palace Museum, Beijing

Confucius, 12th century. Artist: Ma Yuan (1160-1225)
Confucius, 12th century. Found in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing

Peking, c1930s. Artist: E D Harty
Peking. Memorial arches over the streets are often met with in the great city. This arch of teak makes a fine blaze of colour in the sun with its wealth of red lacquer

Peking, early 19th century, (c1930s). Artist: Richard Thomas Underwood
Peking. By the side of the steps leading up to the palace of the late Empress-Dowager are two splendid dragons with arched backs, early 19th century, (c1930s). From Geographical Magazine, Volume 5

Peking, c1930s
Peking. In the grounds of the Hall of Classics are tablets on which are carved extracts of Chinese ethics and philosophy, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 5

The Emperors Palace, Pekin, c1880. Episode of the Second Opium War (1856-1860). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Western Gate, Pekin, c1880. Episode of the Second Opium War (1856-1860). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Entrance to the British Legation, Pekin. The oldest servant and his son, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

Interior of a schoolroom at Peking University, China, 1902. Artist: CH Graves
Interior of a schoolroom at Peking University, China, 1902. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Chinese funeral procession, bearing food for the departed spirit, Peking (Beijing), China, 1901. Artist: HC White
Chinese funeral procession, bearing food for the departed spirit, Peking (Beijing), China, 1901. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A market in the Tartar (northern) city, looking toward Drum Tower, Peking (Beijing), China, 1901. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A group of women in the courtyard of a wealthy Chinese house, Peking, China, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
A group of women in the courtyard of a wealthy Chinese house, Peking, China, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

A Chinese saw mill, Peking, China, 1900. Artist: Keystone View Company
A Chinese saw mill, Peking, China, 1900. Detail from a stereoscopic card

The Emperor Teaou-Kwang reviewing his Guards, Palace of Peking, China, 19th century. Artist: JB Allen
The Emperor Teaou-Kwang reviewing his Guards, Palace of Peking, China, 19th century

Bronze lion, entrance to the Imperial Palace, Peking, China, c1930s. Artist: Underwood
Bronze lion, entrance to the Imperial Palace, Peking, China, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume V, the Fleetway House, London, c1930s

Celestial Sphere in the Old Observatory, Peking, c1890. Astronomical equipment decorated with dragons in Beijing, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps

The Temple of Heaven, Peking, c1890. Artist: Laplante
The Temple of Heaven, Peking, c1890. Building in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited)

The High Street, Peking, c1890. View of Beijing, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

View from the Summer Palace, Peking, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Street and shops in Pekin, 1847. Artist: Walmsley
Street and shops in Pekin, 1847. Scene in what is now known as Beijing, China. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Tiananmen Gate, Peking, China, 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
Tiananmen Gate, Peking, China, 19th century. The Tiananmen or Tian anmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) in what is now Beijing

The French Legation, Peking, China, late 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
The French Legation, Peking, China, late 19th century. The French diplomatic building in what is now Beijing

Pekings old city walls, China, 19th century. Artist: Taylor
Pekings old city walls, China, 19th century. The city of Beijing

Temple of Confucius, Peking, China, 19th century. Artist: Therond
Temple of Confucius, Peking, China, 19th century. Confucian temple in what is now Beijing

Prince Ching, commander of the city guard, Peking, China, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Prince Ching, commander of the city guard, Peking, China, 1901. The prince was a secret friend of the foreign legations during their time under siege during the Boxer Rebellion

Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Harmony Gate from elevated walk near the canal. Within the Forbidden City. Stereoscopic slide

Robinson Crusoe with the Muscovite Caravan, c1719. Passing the Chinese Wall from Peking. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York

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