Schoolboys under martial arts instruction. Traditional martial arts skills and acrobatics were preserved in the theatre and for popular entertainment
(1933-1946); printed (1970s)
Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
16.4 × 21.4 cm (image) 20.3 × 25.4 cm irreg. (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Professor Wang Gungwu in memory of Margaret Wang, 2024
© Harvard-Yenching Library. Originals held by the Harvard-Yenching Library, Harvard University
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Beijing, China
Inscription
inscribed in fibre-tipped pen on sheet l.l.: E23
Accession Number
2024.953
Department
International Photography
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