Heathen Chinese No. 17 1869 - 1874

"Heathen Chinese No. 17" is a stereoscopic photograph created by Jeremiah Gurney in the 1860s and 1870s. The image depicts a scene of three men playing cards. The photograph's title and composition, as well as the use of a stereoscopic format, reflects the popular interest in "exotic" cultures of the Victorian era. The image was likely intended to entertain viewers with its humorous portrayal of Chinese men, and to promote the "Heathen" series of stereoscopic photographs. The photograph can be viewed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.