ca. 1883 – 53 Albumen Prints by French General Albert D’Amade (1856-1941), Featuring Scenery Along the Yangtze River: Chongqing, Wuhan, Changsha, Yichang, Hankou, and More

This collection consists of 53 albumen prints, approximately 16 x 12 cm, with slight variations in size. Some photographs have annotations and markings. These original prints were taken by French General Albert D’Amade (1856-1941) during his tenure as France’s diplomatic representative in Tianjin. While traveling along the Yangtze River by ship, he captured the landscapes and local life of Chongqing and the southwestern reaches of the river during the late Qing Dynasty. 

During the late Qing period, very few photographers ventured into the upper Yangtze River and southwestern China, making this collection a rare and invaluable visual record of the region's geography, landscapes, and cultural heritage. These images provide not only a significant historical reference on the Yangtze and southwestern China but also serve as an important early photographic documentation of the region.

About General Albert D’Amade (1856-1941):

Albert D’Amade was a French general and diplomat who participated in the French campaign in Tunisia (1881) and later served as France’s diplomatic representative in Tianjin (1887). In 1896, he accompanied Li Hongzhang on his visit to France. He was promoted to colonel in 1903 and later became a general, serving in French colonial Morocco in 1908. He passed away in 1941.

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