A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.

This series of photos was taken during Prince Thuan's patrol trip.

In 1886, Prince Chun Yi Huan, under the orders of Empress Dowager Cixi, patrolled the Beiyang Fleet, one of the four modern fleets of the Chinese navy during the late Qing Dynasty.

While passing by Haiguang Temple in Tianjin, Prince Chun Yihuan took a photo with the then Governor of Zhili, Minister Li Hongzhang and Commander-in-Chief Thien Khanh.

Picture 1 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
Group photo of officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty.

Picture 2 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
The photo shows Prince Chun Yi Huan (middle), minister Li Hongzhang (right) and Commander Thien Khanh (left). All three have solemn expressions.

Prince Chun Yi Huan was the imperial son of Emperor Daoguang, the biological father of Emperor Guangxu, and the grandfather of Emperor Xuantong (Puyi).

Picture 3 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
Photo of 5 civil mandarins. Their costumes are not too different, there are only 2 main signs to distinguish their ranks: the front of the shirt and the top of the hat (quan dinh). The horseshoe-shaped sleeve is called Ma de tu, in Manchu, Oa Ha.

Picture 4 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
District Chief of Hien District (Truc Li) Ngo Dao. From 1890, Ngo Dao began to hold the position of District Chief in Cao Ap, Thanh Uyen, Hinh Dai and many other districts. It was not until 1900 that he began to hold the position of District Chief of Hien District (Truc Li).

Picture 5 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
Photo of Qing Dynasty court officials in 1906. The people in this photo had significant influence on the political situation in China at that time.

Front row from left to right: Minister of Revenue Tie Liang, Minister of Revenue Zhang Bai Xi, Minister of War Xu Shi Chang, Duke of Zhen Guo Zhen, Minister of Justice Ge Bao Hua, Minister of Works Luc Nhuan Tuong, Minister of Personnel Kuei Jun, Governor of Liang Jiang Duan Fang.

Bottom row from left to right: Left Censor Shou Qi, Grand Scholar Shi Se, Governor-General of Zhili Yuan Shi Kai, Minister of Education Rong Qing, Grand Scholar Na Tong, Grand Minister of Military Strategy Qu Hong Ji, Minister of Rites Dai Hong Ci.

Picture 6 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
Admiral Dinh Nhu Xuong.

In 1888, Dinh Nhu Xuong was appointed as Admiral of the Beiyang Fleet. He made important contributions to the construction of the Qing navy.

In 1895, under the command of Ding Ruchang, the Beiyang fleet was defeated, and Ding Ruchang committed suicide.

Picture 7 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
Zhang Yao, Governor of Shandong. Zhang Yao began serving as Governor of Shandong in 1886. In 1891, he fell seriously ill while on duty and died shortly thereafter.

Picture 8 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
Photo of three Qing Dynasty generals. From left to right: Signed Admiral Ta Bao Quy, Signed Admiral Liu Sheng Huu, Signed Admiral Tu Bang Dao.

Picture 9 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
The photo of civil officials was taken in 1886. The first person in the second row from the left is the Tianjin Governor, Wang Shouzheng; the second person in the third row from the left is Zhou Fu. The rest were only alternate officials, with no actual positions.

Picture 10 of A series of photos depicting the real appearances of civil and military officials at the end of the Qing Dynasty, very different from those in movies.
Low-ranking soldiers in the Royal Guard.

Update 22 November 2024