Cochinchina Collection

Opera performance in Cochinchina (southern Vietnam). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after Angelo
FLO4624201 Opera performance in Cochinchina (southern Vietnam). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after Angelo Monticelli from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Front cover of A l'Assaut de l'Asie by G. Saint-Yves, published by Mame, 1901 (colour litho)
CHT157429 Front cover of A l'Assaut de l'Asie by G. Saint-Yves, published by Mame, 1901 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

View of a bridge and a row of flags of different boats in Cochin-China, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of a bridge and a row of flags of different boats in Cochin-China, 1700-1799

View of a village on the water in Cochin China, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of a village on the water in Cochin-China, 1745-1775

Native Houses, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498529 Native Houses, Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Annamite Man, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498525 Annamite Man, Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man from the Annamite Mountains, Vietnam.); out of copyright

Pagode Pres Mytho (colour photo)
2796910 Pagode Pres Mytho (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pagode Pres Mytho)

Arroyo Chinois (Rive Droite) Saigon (colour photo)
2796907 Arroyo Chinois (Rive Droite) Saigon (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arroyo Chinois (Rive Droite) Saigon

Man and woman of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1818. The man smokes a tobacco pipe and holds a lance, the woman wears a short tunic dress and holds a basket of fruit

Pierre Poivre (engraving)
820780 Pierre Poivre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Poivre. French horticulturalist born in Lyon. Missionary to China and Cochinchina)

Emperor of Cochin China and his ministers (engraving)
818834 Emperor of Cochin China and his ministers (engraving) by Therond, Emile Theodore (b.1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor of Cochin China and his ministers)

Blue-winged leafbird, Chloropsis cochinchinensis (Cochinchina thrush, Turdus cochinchinensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Cochinchina cock and hens in a farmyard. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857

Opera performance in Cochinchina (southern Vietnam). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after Angelo Monticelli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Attack upon the Forts of Rien-Chan, on the Coast of Cochin-China, by the Franco-Spanish Fleet (engraving)
2772827 Attack upon the Forts of Rien-Chan, on the Coast of Cochin-China, by the Franco-Spanish Fleet (engraving) by English School

Indigene De Vinh-Long (colour photo)
2796911 Indigene De Vinh-Long (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigene De Vinh-Long)

Procession D Une Congregation Chinoise (colour photo)
2796908 Procession D Une Congregation Chinoise (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession D Une Congregation Chinoise)

Indochina (chromolitho)
1094316 Indochina (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indochina. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The French in Cochin China, Sketches of Hue (engraving)
1107387 The French in Cochin China, Sketches of Hue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Cochin China, Sketches of Hue)

The baptism of the air of a group of Cocincina dancers who came to Europe to... (colour litho)
2778081 The baptism of the air of a group of Cocincina dancers who came to Europe to... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Waterfront, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498537 Waterfront, Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now known as Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.); out of copyright

Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498527 Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably taken by French photographer Emile Gsell)

Elephant Au Travail (colour photo)
2796913 Elephant Au Travail (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant Au Travail)

Village Cochinchinois (colour photo)
2796912 Village Cochinchinois (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village Cochinchinois)

Une Belle-Mere Et Ses Brus A Mytho (colour photo)
2796909 Une Belle-Mere Et Ses Brus A Mytho (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Belle-Mere Et Ses Brus A Mytho)

Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon (colour photo)
2796906 Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon

"Mouth of the Saigon River", illustration from a Visit to Saigon
DGC418680 " Mouth of the Saigon River", illustration from a Visit to Saigon by Walter Rose, published in Appletons Journal, May 4, 1872 (litho) by American School

Vietnamese or Cambodian Tribal Chief, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495505 Vietnamese or Cambodian Tribal Chief, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Gsell, Emile (1838-79); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818
6338215 Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818

En Cochinchine (engraving)
2783301 En Cochinchine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Cochinchine. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 22 May 1881.); © Look and Learn

Ambassade Cochinchinoise a Paris, 1863. Creators: Louis Rousseau
Ambassade Cochinchinoise a Paris, 1863

Costumes de Theatre, Saigon, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Costumes de Theatre, Saigon, Cochinchine, 1866

Pagode de la Ville Chinoise, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Pagode de la Ville Chinoise, 1866

Vue de l Etablissement des Messageries Imperiales, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Vue de l Etablissement des Messageries Imperiales, 1866

Tombeau de l Eveque d Adran, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Tombeau de l Eveque d Adran, 1866

Musiciens Annamites, Saigon, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Musiciens Annamites, Saigon, Cochinchine, 1866

Riche Annamite montant a cheval, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Riche Annamite montant a cheval, Cochinchine, 1866

Marchands de Fruits, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Marchands de Fruits, Cochinchine, 1866

Femmes Annamites, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Femmes Annamites, Cochinchine, 1866

Matas (Miliciens indigenes), 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Matas (Miliciens indigenes), 1866

Prisonniers conduits par un Mata, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Prisonniers conduits par un Mata, Cochinchine, 1866

Bonzes de la Pagoda Chinoise (Cholen), Saigon, Cochinchine, 1866

Chef de Village en Costume officiel, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Chef de Village en Costume officiel, Cochinchine, 1866

Femme Annamite, Saigon, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Femme Annamite, Saigon, Cochinchine, 1866

Vue de Saigon (Feuille No. 1), 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Vue de Saigon (Feuille No. 1), 1866

Vue de Saigon (Feuille No. 3), 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Vue de Saigon (Feuille No. 3), 1866

Vue de la Ville Chinoise (Cholen) Feuille No. 6, Saigon, Cochinchine, 1866

Cortege d un mariage, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Cortege d un mariage, Cochinchine, 1866

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Discover the captivating beauty and rich history of Cochinchina, a land filled with fascinating tales and enchanting landscapes. Step aboard the HMS Hawkins, a British heavy cruiser that sailed through these waters, witnessing the wonders that awaited. As you wander through Saigon in the 1870s, immerse yourself in the charm of Native Houses. A black and white photograph transports you back to an era where simplicity reigned supreme. An Annamite Man stands proudly amidst this backdrop, his presence echoing stories untold. Venture further into Cochinchina's heartland and marvel at Pagode Pres Mytho. This vibrant color photo captures its intricate architecture, inviting you to explore its sacred halls and uncover hidden treasures. Cross over to Rive Droite in Saigon and discover Arroyo Chinois. The colors come alive as you witness this bustling riverside scene - a testament to Cochinchina's thriving trade routes. Travel back even further in time as we encounter a man and woman from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1818. Their traditional attire reflects their cultural heritage while reminding us of Cochinchina's diverse influences throughout history. Pierre Poivre emerges from an engraving as one of Cochinchina's notable figures - his contributions shaping the region's botanical landscape forever. And behold. The Emperor of Cochin China alongside his ministers grace another engraving, offering a glimpse into their regal world. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by the Blue-winged leafbird known as Chloropsis cochinchinensis - its vibrant plumage adding splashes of color to Cochinchina's lush forests. A visit to a farmyard reveals lively scenes featuring Cochinchina cockerels strutting proudly alongside hens – symbols of rural life intertwined with everyday existence here. It also embraced artistry; an opera performance takes center stage amid Southern Vietnam’s vibrant culture – melodies filling hearts and souls.