Felice Beato, Corfiot photographer (1833/4-c. 1907)

I've just discovered the work of an important Corfiot photographer, Felice Beato.

This photograph of the Belvedere of the God of Literature at the Summer Palace (destroyed by the British) near Beijing, China, was taken in October 1860.

I've visited the ruins of the Summer Palace. A very moving experience.