Femmes Annamites, Cochinchine 1866

This photograph titled "Femmes Annamites, Cochinchine" by Emile Gsell (1838-1879) is a portrait of two Vietnamese women from Cochinchine. The image is part of a larger series of photographs documenting Vietnamese life in the 19th century. The women are formally dressed and posed in a studio setting with a simple backdrop, highlighting their clothing and traditional attire. The image, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Gsell's interest in capturing the unique features of Vietnamese culture and fashion.