Emperor Guangxu Old Painting Magazine

Author: Liu Jingmin
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book was originally a rare publication of its time, a bound volume of a news pictorial magazine printed by the Shanghai Shishi News Agency in the first year of the Xuantong era. It was once known as one of the three most famous news pictorial magazines in Shanghai, alongside "Dian Shi Zhai Huabao" and "Fei Ying Ge Huabao." The magazine reported and recorded major domestic and international news and curiosities of the time in a vivid, illustrated format: from the imperial court to the common people, from local neighborhoods to the West, covering all aspects of society—workers, farmers, merchants, scholars, and soldiers. Through over 1,300 images, it vividly depicts the urban life of the era, presenting a true and lively picture of late Qing Dynasty customs. It was not only a widely influential and popular news pictorial magazine at the time but also an invaluable historical source for scientific understanding of history, social research, and contemplation of life. It holds immeasurable historical value for understanding and studying late Qing society. The main illustrator of this book, Mr. Li Shuhan, was a master of Chinese ink line drawing. He was deeply influenced by Western artistic styles but also retained strong traditional Chinese characteristics, showcasing exquisite line drawing illustration art. This book holds significant collectible value for historians, folklorists, sociologists, filmmakers, journalists, artists, and ordinary readers interested in the history and culture of the Republic of China era.