Tung Hing

Tung Hing was a photographer active in the mid-19th century, documenting landscapes and architecture in China. The artist’s documented career spans the short period between 1869 and 1876, with subjects primarily concentrated around the Foochow (Fuzhou) region.

Hing’s historical importance is established by the representation of their output in significant institutions, with six photographic prints held in museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These images provide museum-quality documentation of topography and local features of 19th-century China.

The surviving oeuvre includes specific views such as Mandarin Grave at Foochow, Triumphal Arche, Foochow, and the dramatic river scene Ming Gam Pass River Min. Other notable works include Teafield & Josshouse at Peling and Yung-foo. These high-quality prints capture the infrastructure and natural environment of the area during the late Qing Dynasty. As historical works, many of Tung Hing’s photographic records are now often available as downloadable artwork in the public domain.