02597cam a22003493u 4500 75210 UtSlPG 20260610134736.0 m cr n 260607r20251905utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Carl, Katharine A. (Katharine Augusta), 1865-1938 With the Empress Dowager of China Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author and with photographs. Release date is 2025-01-26 Aaron Adrignola, Richard Illner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "With the Empress Dowager of China" by Katharine A. Carl is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as she was invited to the Chinese Court to paint the portrait of the Empress Dowager, a notable figure in Chinese history known for her significant and often controversial influence. The narrative delves into the dynamics of the court, the customs, and the intricacies involved in painting the imperial portrait, offering insights into this unique time and culture. The opening of the book details the author's arrival in Peking and her preparation for her first audience with the Empress Dowager. It describes the journey from the American Legation to the Summer Palace, providing vivid imagery of the landscape and entering the opulent imperial grounds. During the first audience, the author shares her surprise at the Empress Dowager's gracious demeanor, contrasting sharply with the feared reputation that preceded her. The first sitting for the portrait begins amid great formality, revealing both the author's artistic ambitions and the strain of capturing the essence of such a powerful and enigmatic figure under the scrutiny of court officials and attendants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Century Co., 1905 Cixi, Empress dowager of China, 1835-1908 Empresses -- China -- Biography China -- Court and courtiers https://archive.org/details/withempressdowag00carliala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75210 115935 115935