Atmospheric early morning scene with mist in an eerily empty Forbidden City in January 1949. The face mask offers some protection against pollution and infection and shows the wartime Japanese influence. This superb photograph was taken a few days before the Communists marched into the city and has the warm tones and fantastic tonal range of a rich platinum print.

A genuine vintage photogravure, printed in 1952. Archivally matted in a 16"x20" black frame.