Cixi Collection

The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi)
L Dorado. The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi) (1835-1908) causing trouble for a (representation of) the Chinese Emperor. Date: 1900

Tz u Hsi (1835-1908) Empress Dowager of China, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
NUL239718 Tz u Hsi (1835-1908) Empress Dowager of China, c.1903 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: consort of Emperor Hsien Feng (d.1861); ); French

EMPRESS TZ'U HSI
TZU-HSI, AKA HSIAO-CH'IN &C, Empress Dowager. Consort of Emperor Hsien Feng mother of T'ung Chih. Virtual dictator from 1861 until her death in 1908. Date: 1835-1908

Empress Dowager Cixi of China (colour litho)
2807798 Empress Dowager Cixi of China (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empress Dowager Cixi of China. Sy-Tay-Heou. Imperatrice douairiere de Chine)

Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch, 1844 (ink and colour on silk)
1764912 Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch, 1844 (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School (19th century); 123.5 x 61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch)

Reception in the throne room before the Dowager Empress Cixi, China (chromolitho)
968425 Reception in the throne room before the Dowager Empress Cixi, China (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Empress Dowager Cixi with attendants in front of Paiyunmen, Summer Palace, Beijing, c
700708 The Empress Dowager Cixi with attendants in front of Paiyunmen, Summer Palace, Beijing, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Xun Ling (c.1880-1943); Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M

La mort des souverains Chinois (colour litho)
2779459 La mort des souverains Chinois (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of the Dowager Empress Cixi and Emperor Guangxu of China)

Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi as Guanyin (ink & colour on silk)
1763727 Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi as Guanyin (ink & colour on silk) by Chinese School (19th century); 126.5x64.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

Prominent figures of the Boxer Rebellion (b / w photo)
6015077 Prominent figures of the Boxer Rebellion (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prominent figures of the Boxer Rebellion)

The Chinese Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807864 The Chinese Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peonies and Rock, 1893 (ink and colour on silk)
1764934 Peonies and Rock, 1893 (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peonies and Rock. Cixi (Empress Dowager) (1835-1908)

Portrait of Tz U-Hsi (1835-1908) Empress Dowager of China with ladies-in-waiting
NUL175148 Portrait of Tz U-Hsi (1835-1908) Empress Dowager of China with ladies-in-waiting and guards (b/w photo) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dowager Empress of China, 1908. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]

Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Harmony Gate from elevated walk near the canal. Within the Forbidden City. Stereoscopic slide

The Dowager Empress of China, 1904. The Dowager Empress Cixi (1835-1908) was regent and de facto ruler of China from 1861 until her death, even though her nephew, the Guangxu Emperor

Stone boat Summer Palace Beijing China LeMunyon
Stone boat in the Summer Palace, Beijing, China, LeMunyon, C. E. Hand-colored, oil?, gelatin silver, ca. 1910, The marble boat in Yihe Yuan was built as part of Empress Dowager Cixis renovations

TZ U HSI (1835-1908). Empress dowager of China, 1875-1908

Tz U-Hsi (1835-1908) Empress Dowager of China, from Le Petit Journal
XIR203291 Tz U-Hsi (1835-1908) Empress Dowager of China, from Le Petit Journal, 8th July 1900 (coloured engraving) by French School, (20th century); Musee de La Presse, Paris, France; French

Portrait of Tzu Hsi, the Empress Dowager (1835-1908) (colour litho)
XTD141113 Portrait of Tzu Hsi, the Empress Dowager (1835-1908) (colour litho) by Chinese School, (19th century); Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

TZ U HSI (1835-1908). Dowager Empress of China

Four Counsellors of the Dowager Empress Cixi (Xiao Qin Cian 1831-1908) who from 1861 was for nearly 40 years the de facto ruler of China. Fashion Dress Traditional Quilted

Dowager Empress Cixi (Xiao Qin Cian 1831-1908) from 1861 for nearly 40 years the de facto ruler of China. c1900

Portrait of dowager empress chih hsi of the manchu dynasty, tz u hsi, dragon lady, 1834-1908, china

TSU HSI (1834 - 1908)
TSU HSI Dowager Empress of China from 1861 - 1908. Date: 1834 - 1908

Tz u-Hsi, Chinese Royal
TZU-HSI, aka Hsiao-ch in &c, Empress Dowager, concubine of emperor I-chu, mother of Tsai- ch un, regent for nephew Tsai-t ien, virtual dictator from 1875 to 1900

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Empress Dowager Cixi: A Powerful Ruler Shrouded in Mystery Known by various names, including Empress Tz'u Hsi and The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi), this enigmatic figure played a significant role in shaping China's history during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1835, she rose to power as the de facto ruler of China after her husband's death. Often depicted in black and white photographs, such as the c. 1903 portrait showcasing her regal presence, Empress Dowager Cixi commanded attention wherever she went. Her influence extended beyond traditional gender roles, defying societal expectations of women at that time. Color lithographs capture the essence of her reign, like "Empress Dowager Cixi of China, " which showcases her authority and grandeur. However, not all depictions were flattering; some highlighted political turmoil with titles like "New massacres in China. " While politics dominated much of her life, Empress Dowager it also had an appreciation for artistry. "Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch" demonstrates her love for ink and color on silk paintings—a testament to both cultural heritage and personal taste. Reception ceremonies held before the esteemed ruler were captured through chromolithographs like "Reception in the throne room before the Dowager Empress Cixi. " These images provide glimpses into courtly affairs under her watchful eye. Symbolism was prevalent throughout Chinese culture during this era. Burning boats designed to carry deceased empresses exemplify rituals surrounding death customs—an intriguing glimpse into ancient traditions upheld even by powerful figures like Empress Dowager Cixi. The Summer Palace served as one of many backdrops for important events during her reign. Photographs depict moments when attendants accompanied her outside Paiyunmen gate—showcasing both opulence and the Empress Dowager's connection to her people.