Imperial Summer Palace Yuen Min Yuen, Pekin, Before the Burning, October 18, 1860

Felice Beato

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a multi-tiered pagoda structure. The camera is slightly below and to the side of the pagoda, capturing the architecture's height and design. The horizon is obscured by the pagoda and trees on the left. The pagoda has intricate details, including ornate eaves and balconies. It sits on a stone base atop a paved surface. Nearby, there is vegetation transitioning from cultivated grounds to a natural setting. The color palette is primarily sepia, emphasizing the stonework and wooden elements of the pagoda.