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Old Summer Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436571 Old Summer Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing. Palace in the YuanMing Yuan Park, Old Summer Palace. Photo in: The Pageant of Peking, compendium of photographies by Donald Mennie, China, 1920.); Photo © CCI
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Asie Beijing Jardin Pagoda Pagode Parc Pekin Peking
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This print of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, taken in 1920 by Donald Mennie, transports us back in time to a place of immense beauty and historical significance. The intricate architecture, lush gardens, and majestic pagodas captured in this image showcase the grandeur of this once magnificent imperial palace.
The Old Summer Palace, also known as YuanMing Yuan Park, was a masterpiece of Chinese landscape design and served as a retreat for emperors during the Qing dynasty. Sadly, much of the palace was destroyed during the Second Opium War in 1860, leaving behind only ruins that serve as a poignant reminder of China's tumultuous past.
In this photograph, we see the graceful lines of traditional Chinese architecture set against a backdrop of serene natural beauty. The pagoda rising elegantly into the sky symbolizes both earthly power and spiritual enlightenment.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded not only of the splendor that once graced these grounds but also of the resilience and enduring spirit of the Chinese people. The Old Summer Palace may have been ravaged by war and time, but its legacy lives on through photographs like this one – preserving its memory for generations to come.
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