The Tea Plant; The Tea Plant; Yenping Rapids; A Small Rapid Boat c. 1868

"The Tea Plant; The Tea Plant; Yenping Rapids; A Small Rapid Boat" is a four-part albumen print by John Thomson, documenting life in China during the 19th century. The images depict a tea plantation, a tea-drying house, and two views of the Yenping Rapids. The images are reminiscent of the photojournalism of the period, providing glimpses into the daily lives of Chinese people, their environment, and their methods of production. This albumen print, created around 1868, is now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection.