Books
John Thomson: A Window to the Orient
(University of New Mexico Press, 1989)
John Thomson (1837-1921): Photographer
(The Stationery Office, 1997)
Siam & China Through the Lens of John Thomson
(River Books, 1970)
Thomson's China: Travels and Adventures of a Nineteenth-century Photographer
(Oxford University Press, 1994)
More by John Thomson
- John Thomson (1837-1921)
An early photography project documenting the living conditions of Victorian London’s urban poor.
- John Thomson (1837-1921)
Ethnographic and artistic exploration of social and cultural traditions in 19th-century China.
Related Projects
- Francis Frith (1822-1898)
A 19th-century expeditionary project capturing Egypt and Palestine’s ancient ruins and landscapes.
- Timothy H. O'Sullivan (1840-1882),
- William Bell (1830-1910)
Western U.S. landscapes and geological features taken during expeditions from 1871–1873.
- William Bradford (1823-1892)
Greenland's frozen landscapes, blending Romantic artistry and scientific precision to document an extraordinary 1869 Arctic expedition.
- Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)
A 30-year-long project documenting over 80 Native American tribes, showcasing traditional customs and lifeways through sepia-toned photogravures.
- Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004)
Ephemeral human moments portrayed through a fusion of spontaneity and precise composition.
- Louis de Clercq (1837-1901)
Architectural and spiritual heritage of Palestine through meticulous early photography, blending documentation with artistic sensitivity.