奥登堡考察队拍摄的莫高窟历史照片──《俄藏敦煌艺术品》第三卷序言

Photographs taken by Oldenburg Expedition from the Mogao Caves

１９１４年奥登堡率俄国第二次西域考察队，专程考察敦煌莫高窟，摄影了大量的洞窟内外的照片。由于种种原因，今天莫高窟的外貌以及窟内壁画、彩塑已有较大的变化，或不存或毁坏。对此，奥登堡当年的照片为我们提供了极其有价值的资料。

In 1914-1915, the second Russian Eastern Turkestan Survey Expedition led by Indologist S. F. Oldenburg reached to Dunhuang. A large number photographs were taken from the interior and exterior of the Mogao Caves. Today, the appearance and the mural paintings and multicolor sculptures of the caves have changed, and someone have disappeared or been destroyed. Therefore, the photographs taken by Oldenburg Expedition have important academic value for research in the following disciples: Dunhuang archaeology, conservation, ancient architecture, and art. The materials are especially important for helping us identify some sculptures and murals that are missing or in poor condition.