A Street in Macao 1869

"A Street in Macao" is an albumen silver print by British photographer John Thomson, taken in 1869 during his travels through China. This photograph, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the bustling scene of a narrow street in Macao, a Portuguese trading post. The street is lined with traditional Chinese buildings, and figures clad in local garb go about their daily lives. Thomson's work, known for its realism and documentation of everyday life in Asia, provides a glimpse into the diverse cultural tapestry of the region in the 19th century.