Pavilion of the Autumn Moon (平湖秋月), West Lake (西湖), Hangzhou (杭州)

Pavilion of the Autumn Moon (平湖秋月), West Lake (西湖), Hangzhou (杭州)

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Ar01-002. The caption in the album: 平湖秋月 Pinghu qiuye = ‘Autumn moon over the peaceful lake’. This scene inspired the theme with the same name by composer Lü Wencheng (1898-1981). A man is punting near the Pavilion.

Caption in album or on mount

平湖秋月

Location

Hangzhou

Estimated Date

1908-1910

Photographer

Erwo Xuan

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

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