Straatgezicht te Peking before 1920

Donald Mennie's "Straatgezicht te Peking" (Street View in Peking) is a captivating photographic work that showcases a bustling street scene in the Chinese capital. Captured before 1920, this photo offers a glimpse into the city's dynamic atmosphere, capturing the unique architecture, vibrant street life, and the human scale of daily life in Peking. The composition, with its high vantage point and sweeping perspective, emphasizes the density and intricacy of the urban fabric. This snapshot, part of a larger collection of Mennie's photographic documentation, offers a valuable historical record of early 20th-century Peking.