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The image displays a stone bridge extending across the scene. The horizon is high, sloping upwards towards tree-lined areas. The bridge has an arch and detailed stonework, with vertical posts on its sides. The ground near us is bare with patches of grass, leading to water under the bridge. The color palette is muted, resembling sepia tones. In the background, there are trees contrasting against the sky.

Bridge of Palichian Near Pekin, the Scene of the Fight with Imperial Chinese Troops, September 21, 1860

Felice Beato (British, born Venice, 1832 - 1909)

1860 · albumen silver print

National Gallery of Art · Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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