| ISBN |
6167339511 (hbk.) |
| 9786167339511 (hbk.) |
| Author |
Thomson, J. (John) 1837-1921 photographer |
| Title |
Siam through the lens of John Thomson, 1865-66 : including Angkor and coastal China / Paisarn Piemmettawat ; translated by Narisa Chakrabongse |
| Publisher |
Bangkok : River Books, 2015 |
| Physical desc. |
147 pages ; illustrations, map ; 29 x 29 cm. |
| Note |
"This book accompanying the exhibition of historic photographs entitled Siam through the Lens of John Thomson including Cambodia and Coastal China is published to celebrate the 5th cycle of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, as well the 150th anniversary of John Thomson's visit to Siam"--Title page verso. |
| Exhibition also held 21 February-17 May 2020 at the Chester Beatty, Dublin. |
| Bibliography etc. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-147). |
| Contents |
Introductory essays. Photography in Siam: the crucial years (1861-66) / Joachim K. Bautze -- The reign of King Mongkut (r. 1851-1868) / Maj. Gen. M.R. Supbhawat Kasemsri and Rachanee Supvichit -- John Thomson's photographs of Thailand in the Wellcome Library / William Schupbach -- Photographs in the exhibition. Portraits: Royalty and commoners -- Ceremonies -- Views of Bangkok & beyond -- Cambodia -- Coastal China. |
| Person as subject |
Thomson, J. (John) 1837-1921 -- Exhibitions |
| Mongkut -- King of Siam -- 1804-1868 -- Pictorial works -- Exhibitions |
| Mongkut -- King of Siam -- 1804-1868 -- Exhibitions |
| Corporate name |
Chester Beatty Library -- Exhibitions |
| Subject |
Photography -- Thailand -- History -- 19th century |
| Photography -- Thailand -- History -- 19th century -- Exhibitions |
| Thailand -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Exhibitions |
| Thailand -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Pictorial works -- Exhibitions |
| Thailand -- Description and travel -- Exhibitions |
| Thailand -- Pictorial works -- Exhibitions |
| Thailand -- Court and courtiers -- Pictorial works -- Exhibitions |
| Added name(s) |
Sirindhorn Princess, daughter of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand 1955- |
| Phaisān Pīammēttāwat |
| Narisa Chakrabongse Mō̜m Rātchawong |
| Added name(s) - Corporate |
Wellcome Library |
