Bronze Globe. Observatory. Peking by Thomas Child

Bronze Globe. Observatory. Peking

1870–1880

Albumen silver print

J. Paul Getty Museum

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A large bronze globe and an armillary sphere are displayed on a stone platform under an overcast sky. The globe is supported by ornate legs. View of a large bronze celestial globe in the Beijing Ancient Observatory complex. An armillary sphere or armilla, can be seen next to the globe.

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globe armillary sphere centered composition shallow space strong verticals eye-level view observatory astronomical instruments stone bronze beige sienna

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