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The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life... c1796-1804, (1847). Artist: JW GilesThe present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life during an insurrection, c1796-1804, (1847). The Daoguang Emperor (1782-1850) protecting his father the Jiaqing Emperor
Appearance in public of a Viceroy attended by his retinue, 1847. Artist: GilesAppearance in public of a Viceroy attended by his retinue, 1847. A Chinese dignitary being carried in a litter. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London)
Approach of the Emperor of China, to receive the British ambassador, 1847. Artist: JW GilesApproach of the Emperor of China, to receive the British ambassador, 1847. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by W Alexander
The Emperors vow, 18th century, (1847). Artist: EvansThe Emperors vow, 18th century, (1847). Kien Long, or the Qianlong Emperor 1711-1799) was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and ruled from 1735-1796
Giving out corn to the people, during a season of scarcity, 1847. Artist: EvansGiving out corn to the people, during a season of scarcity, 1847. Chinese people receiving food. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
The annual spring festival, 1847. Artist: EvansThe annual spring festival, 1847. Chinese seasonal celebration. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
The ceremonies observed in every province and city of China, on the occasion of an eclipse, 1847. Artist: JW GilesThe ceremonies observed in every province and city of China, on the occasion of an eclipse, 1847. Drawn by G F Sargent, from a painting by Fo Shang
Annual ceremony of presenting the almanacks, 1847. Artist: GilesAnnual ceremony of presenting the almanacks, 1847. Chinese traditions. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Grand ceremony of trying the cannon, 1847. Artist: GilesGrand ceremony of trying the cannon, 1847. Chinese ceremony. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Interior of a mandarins house, China, 1847. Artist: WalmsleyInterior of a mandarins house, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Mandarins house, China, 1847. Artist: ArmstrongMandarins house, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Camoens grotto, Macao, 1847. Artist: ArmstrongCamoens grotto, Macao, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
View of Macao, 1847. Artist: GilesView of Macao, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Dramatic performance in the open air, 1847. Artist: B ClaytonDramatic performance in the open air, 1847. People watching a show in China. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
The annual festival celebrating the emperors birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan, 1847. Artist: B ClaytonThe annual festival celebrating the emperors birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan, 1847. Scene in the Chinese imperial court. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner
Street and shops in Pekin, 1847. Artist: WalmsleyStreet 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)
Mandarin throwing himself with the infant emperor into the sea, 13th century, (1847). Artist: ArmstrongMandarin throwing himself with the infant emperor into the sea, 13th century, (1847). Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
The Chinese people sold for slaves by the Tartars, after their conquest by Zinguis-Khan, (1847). Artist: B ClaytonThe Chinese people sold for slaves by the Tartars, after their conquest by Zinguis-Khan, (1847). Scene during the early 13th century when the Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1155-1227)
The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, 1847. Artist: JW GilesThe Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, (1847). Episode from Chinese history. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Fo Shang
Boat drawn over a sluice or lock on a canal, 1847. Artist: GilesBoat drawn over a sluice or lock on a canal, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Chinese summer villa, 1847. Artist: EvansChinese summer villa, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Chinese maidens weeping with a bride, 1847. Artist: EvansChinese maidens weeping with a bride, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Burning of the Chinese books, 3rd century BC, (1847). Artist: JW GilesBurning of the Chinese books, by order of the emperor who built the Great Wall, 3rd century BC, (1847). Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Fo Shang
Confucius and his disciples, 5th century BC, (1847). Artist: GilesConfucius and his disciples, 5th century BC, (1847). The Chinese philosopher and thinker Confucius or K ung-fu-tzu (551 BC-479 BC)
Map of China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
The empress and her attendants proceeding to the temple from the mulberry grove, 1847. Artist: JW GilesThe empress and her attendants proceeding to the temple from the mulberry grove, 1847. Chinese empress and retinue. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Fo Shang
