Vue de Saïgon (Feuille No. 1) 1866

"Vue de Saïgon (Feuille No. 1)" is an 1866 photograph by Emile Gsell depicting a view of Saigon, Vietnam. This work, part of Gsell's photographic documentation of Cochinchina, captures a panoramic scene of the Saigon River, with boats in the foreground, and a cityscape lined with trees in the background. The photograph showcases the meticulous detail and realism of 19th-century photography, offering a glimpse into the colonial landscape of Saigon during the French occupation.