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Tagore at Tsinghua University

Unknown · 1924

A 1924 group photograph from Tagore's lecture tour of China, showing him with scholars at Tsinghua University.

This photograph documents Tagore's 1924 lecture visit to Tsinghua University as part of his pan-Asian cultural efforts.

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Group photograph of nine men posed on and before a steps in front of wooden doors, with a vertical Chinese couplet on the left. A bearded man with long white hair and robes sits in the upper right, while others wear suits, glasses, and traditional long gowns.
Photographer unknown, Tagore at Tsinghua University, 1924.

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What it is

This photograph shows a group of men, including Rabindranath Tagore, posed in front of wooden doors at Tsinghua University in China, with a Chinese couplet visible beside them.

Why it matters

Tagore toured China in 1924, giving lectures as part of his broader effort to connect Asian cultures and promote understanding between India and China. The photograph places him among Chinese scholars and shows the kind of cross-cultural exchange he pursued throughout his life.

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  • What does the mix of clothing styles in the photograph suggest about the people gathered?
  • Why might Tagore have wanted to build cultural ties between India and China?
  • What might such a group photograph leave out about what was actually said during the lectures?

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