Pagode de la Ville Chinoise 1866

"Pagode de la Ville Chinoise" (1866) by Emile Gsell is a photograph of a pagoda located in Saigon, Cochinchina. The image captures the intricate architectural details of the pagoda, featuring a tiled roof and a decorative fence. Gsell, a French photographer known for his documentation of Southeast Asia, used the medium of photography to capture the unique cultural landscapes of the region. This photograph offers a glimpse into the historical and architectural significance of pagodas in Vietnam, a popular subject for photography in the 19th century.