Cortège d'un mariage, Cochinchine 1866

"Cortège d'un mariage, Cochinchine" (1866) by Emile Gsell (1838-1879) is a photograph depicting a wedding procession in Cochinchina, a region in Vietnam. The image captures a group of people, likely guests, arranged in two lines, with a large umbrella in the center. The architectural structures in the background suggest the processional is taking place near a home or place of worship. This photograph offers a glimpse into the social customs and daily life of people in Cochinchina during the 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY houses this intriguing image, measuring 20.7 x 31.1 cm (8 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.).