Canton. Group of a Chinese Lady and Attendants

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Canton. Group of a Chinese Lady and Attendants

Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in the west. Date: 1858-1861

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1858 1861 1859 1861 Attendants Canton Commercial Important Issued Negretti Orient Pierre Rossier Sold Zambra

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This photograph, titled "A Chinese Lady and Her Attendants," is an exquisite example of early Chinese imagery produced by the renowned Swiss photographer Pierre Joseph Rossier. The image is taken from the "Views in China" series, published by Negretti and Zambra between 1859 and 1861. These groundbreaking photographs were the first commercial views of China to be sold in the Western world. The scene unfolds in the bustling port city of Canton, with the elegant Chinese lady, dressed in traditional attire, seated on a raised platform. Surrounded by her attentive and respectful attendants, she exudes an air of refinement and grace. The intricate details of their clothing and accessories, as well as the ornate decorations in the background, offer a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of China during this period. Rossier's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the image, while the crisp details reveal the skillful application of the wet collodion process, a photographic technique popular during the mid-19th century. The photograph's authenticity and historical significance are further emphasized by its publication by Negretti and Zambra, a leading European firm specializing in scientific instruments and photography. This image offers a rare and precious window into the past, allowing us to witness the beauty and complexity of Chinese culture during a time when it was still largely unknown to the Western world. The "Views in China" series by Rossier and Negretti and Zambra remains an invaluable contribution to the history of photography and cross-cultural understanding.

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