Nam-Vian - Tombeaux 1866

"Nam-Vian - Tombeaux" is an 1866 photograph by French photographer Émile Gsell. The image depicts three Buddhist stupas, or reliquary monuments, in the overgrown jungle landscape of Cambodia. Gsell’s work documented the architecture and landscapes of Southeast Asia, offering a glimpse into the region’s history and culture during the mid-19th century. The photograph, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Gsell’s skill in capturing the detail and grandeur of ancient structures amidst the natural world.