Ruined Village, N. China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato

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Ruined Village, N. China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato

Ruined Village, N. China, 1860

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1860s Abandoned Arial View Beato Felice Beato Felice Antonio Beato Felix China Asia Derelict Elevated View Felice A Beato Felice Antonio Beato Felice Beato Felix Beato Ghost Town Hillside Rooftop Rooftops

EDITORS COMMENTS
This hauntingly beautiful aerial view photograph, titled "Ruined Village, N. China, 1860," was captured by the renowned Italian photographer Felice Beato during the 1860s. The image presents an abandoned village nestled among the rolling hills of Northern China, its once vibrant community now reduced to a ghost town. The black and white albumen print reveals a desolate landscape, with the remnants of rooftops and walls scattered across the hillside like broken fragments of a forgotten past. The village, now a relic of history, stands as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the transience of human settlements. The elevated perspective, possibly taken from a rooftop or hill, offers a panoramic view of the scene, allowing the viewer to fully appreciate the vastness of the devastation. The photograph is a poignant and evocative depiction of the geographical and historical heritage of China, and a testament to Beato's skill as a photographer. This image is part of the extensive collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and serves as a powerful reminder of the rich and complex history of Asia.

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