The marble bridge and ponds in front of the destroyed Paiyundian (Hall of Dispelling Clouds 排云殿), Longevity Hill (万寿山 Wanshoushan), Summer Palace, Beijing
Collection
Identifier
Bo01-082
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Bo01-082. Photograph by Charles Frederick Moore. The Summer Palace area was looted and burnt down by British and French forces in 1860 in response to the torture and death of hostages. This photograph depicts the scant remains of Paiyundian (Hall of Dispelling Clouds 排云殿), trees which died after being burnt, and weeds. In the background is the Revolving Archive (转轮藏 Zhuanlun Zang) and Emperor Qianlong’s stele on Longevity Hill (万寿山).
Caption in album or on mount
Summer Palace Peking Ruins.
Location
Estimated Date
1860-1870
Photographer
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
