Pah tah lom boo, Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class Mandarin

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Pah tah lom boo, Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class Mandarin

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 Commercial Important Issued Mandarin Negretti Orient Pierre Rossier Sold Tartar Zambra Brigadier General

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This striking photograph captures Pah Tah Lom Boo, also known as Pierre Joseph Rossier, a Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class and Mandarin, during the late 19th century in China. The image was produced between 1858 and 1861 by the renowned photography firm Negretti and Zambra. These views of China, featuring Pah Tah Lom Boo among other scenes, were the first commercial photographs of China to be sold in the Western world. Pah Tah Lom Boo's distinguished appearance is evident in this photograph, with his ornate military uniform and traditional Chinese hat adorned with a tassel. His piercing gaze and stern expression convey a sense of authority and importance. The photograph was likely taken during a time when China was undergoing significant political and cultural changes, as the country was opening up to the West following the Opium Wars. Negretti and Zambra, a leading photography company based in London, produced these images as part of their First and Second Series of views of China. The photographs were taken during the company's expedition to China, which was led by the renowned photographer John Thomson. These images provided the Western world with a glimpse into the Eastern world, offering a unique perspective on Chinese culture and society during a time of great transformation. The photograph is part of the Classic Photographics Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online and serves as an important historical record of China during the late 19th century. It offers a rare glimpse into the life of a high-ranking Chinese official during a time of significant cultural exchange between the East and the West.

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