The Great Imperial Porcelain Palace Yuen Min Yuen, Pekin, October 18, 1860

Felice Beato

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a traditional Chinese building. The image shows an ornate, multi-tiered structure with intricate architectural details against a backdrop of trees. The building's roof has an elaborate design, typical of traditional Chinese architecture, with upturned eaves adorned with decorative tile work. The facade of the building is richly decorated with elaborate carvings or reliefs, and there are several arched windows or openings, symmetrically placed. The surrounding vegetation, including trees and shrubs, frames the structure.