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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection

Raimund von Stillfried Rathenitz, a Baron and talented photographer, captured the essence of Chinese and Japanese culture in the late 19th century

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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Filles de Shanghai, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Studio Portrait of a Japanese Man in Western Clothing], 1880s
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Chinese Man Wearing Hat], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Two Chinese Men in Matching Traditional Dress], 1870s. Creator
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Femme de Canton, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Portrait of an Old Chinese Woman], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Woman from Canton], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Vieux Chinoise de Canton, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Vielle mendiant, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Chinese Man], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Vieux mendiant, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Chinese Gentleman], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Brouette, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Chinese Woman Sitting with Basket], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Seated Chinese Woman with Fan], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Interprete de la Legation for the Austro Hongroise, 1870s. 1870s
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Fille de Lanxchow, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: [Young Chinese Gentleman], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Soldat de la ligne, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Fille de Shanghai, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
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Raimund Von Stillfried Rathenitz Collection: Negociant, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried

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Raimund von Stillfried Rathenitz, a Baron and talented photographer, captured the essence of Chinese and Japanese culture in the late 19th century. His series "Filles de Shanghai" showcases the beauty and grace of women from this vibrant city during the 1870s. In his studio portraits, he skillfully portrays a Japanese man dressed in Western clothing, bridging two cultures with elegance. The Chinese men he photographed wear traditional attire, their matching outfits reflecting unity and tradition. Baron Raimund also turned his lens towards older subjects, capturing the wisdom etched on their faces. An old Chinese woman from Canton gazes into the distance as if reminiscing about her life's journey. Another portrait features a woman from Canton exuding strength and resilience. Not limited to people alone, Baron Raimund also documented beggars who wandered through these bustling cities. A weathered old Chinese mendicant tells stories of hardship while another elderly beggar displays an air of dignity despite his circumstances. Through his photographs, Baron Raimund von Stillfried Rathenitz provides us with glimpses into a bygone era where cultural diversity thrived amidst changing times. His images immortalize moments that would have otherwise been lost to history - reminding us of both our shared humanity and unique individuality within different societies around the world.