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Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l' Interieur": Vietnamese soldiers in front of a French colonial building, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
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Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l' Interieur": Vietnamese soldiers in front of a French colonial building, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3562536 Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l' Interieur": Vietnamese soldiers in front of a French colonial building, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Cochinchine (today region of Mekong Delta and South-East), Vietnam
1890-1900
Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence
Media ID 38148190
© Alinari Archives, Florence / Bridgeman Images
Anthropology Armed Forces And Military Life Asiae Asiatic Populations Ethnography And Folklore Fashion And Clothing French Colonial Empire History Of Contemporary Nations Indochina Modern History Of Nations Peoples Population And Nationality Populations South East Asia Structure Territories Vietcong Vietnam Vietnam Vietnamese Vietnamese
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This print from the album "Cochinchine - Vues de l' Interieur" transports us back to 1890, where Vietnamese soldiers stand proudly in front of a French colonial building. The image captures a moment in history when Vietnam was under French rule, showcasing the complex dynamics between colonizers and the colonized.
The soldiers, dressed in traditional attire, exude strength and resilience as they pose for the camera. Their presence in front of the imposing colonial structure symbolizes resistance and defiance against foreign occupation. The juxtaposition of Asian faces against European architecture speaks volumes about power struggles and cultural clashes that defined this era.
The black-and-white composition adds a timeless quality to the photograph, emphasizing the historical significance of this moment. Through this image, we are reminded of Vietnam's rich heritage and its enduring spirit in the face of adversity.
As we gaze at this print on double-weight paper, we are transported to a bygone era filled with political turmoil and social upheaval. It serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities inherent in colonial relationships and invites us to reflect on how history continues to shape our present reality.
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