Lai Afong
Chinese photographer pioneer in 19th century (1839-1890) · Artists · Died at 51
Lai Afong or Lai Fong was a Chinese photographer who established Afong Studio, considered to be the most successful photographic studio in the late Qing dynasty. He is widely acknowledged as the most significant Chinese photographer of the nineteenth century.
Lai Afong is read about 31 times a day, in 5 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 14 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Photos 11
Lai Fong. "Chinese Performers." 1870s. Albumen silver print. Source: Stephan Loewentheil Photography of China Collection.
Picture wall in Afong Studio
Lai Fong. "A Mandarin’s Wife." 1870s. Albumen silver print. Source: Stephan Loewentheil Photography of China Collection.
Lai Fong. "Portrait of an Official." 1870s. Albumen silver print. Source: Stephan Loewentheil Photography of China Collection.
About this person
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1839 to 1890 · aged 51
