The Sino-French War, also known as the Tonkin War, was a limited conflict fought from August 1884 to April 1885. There was no declaration of war.
Operations of the Sino-French War
Commandant Henri Rivière (1827–83)
European residents walk warily in the streets of Guangzhou, autumn 1883.
The capture of Sơn Tây, 16 December 1883
Li Hongzhang, Marquess Suyi was a Chinese statesman, general and diplomat of the late Qing dynasty. He quelled several major rebellions and served in important positions in the Qing imperial court, including the Viceroy of Zhili, Huguang and Liangguang.
Liang Shitai. Portrait of Li Hongzhang. 1878. Albumen silver print. The Loewentheil Photography of China Collection.
Li Hongzhang (middle) with Lord Salisbury (left) and Lord Curzon
Photographic portrait of Li Hongzhang by Baoji Studio, Shanghai. Date unknown.