Antique Indochina and vintage Vietnamese photos This collection of photos belongs to the exclusive archives of the Galerie Inlen. We are deeply committed to present the history of Vietnamese photography through original documents. These photographs are contextualized within their historical and social framework, allowing them to convey meaning to the reader even when they seems “anonymous” at first sight. As you browse through the following images, click on them for deeper insights
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Farewell student's portrait
Farewell portraits, a photographic practice, from the college Nguyen Van Khue in the 50s
Antique postcard photo by Nadal -
Cholon, paddy depots on the docks of Mytho
On the beginning of rice trade in Cholon with photographer Nadal during Indochina
Antique postcard photo by Nadal (circa 1930) -
Cholon, paddy depots on the docks
On the beginning of rice trade in Cholon with photographer Nadal during Indochina
Antique postcard photo by Nadal (circa 1930) -
Cholon, Arroyo and rice mill
On the beginning of rice trade in Cholon with photographer Nadal during Indochina
Cholon photo studio - Portrait
Vietnamese historical photography, paths from Hong Kong to Cholon, Saigon Chinatown
Cholon photo studio - Portrait
Vietnamese historical photography, paths from Hong Kong to Cholon, Saigon Chinatown
Cholon photo studio - Portrait
Vietnamese historical photography, paths from Hong Kong to Cholon, Saigon Chinatown
Cholon photo studio - Portrait
(Original antique and vintage photo)
Vietnamese historical photography, paths from Hong Kong to Cholon, Saigon Chinatown
Family Portrait Hanoi -Photographer Huong Ky Photo Signature
Photographer Huong Ky Photo, archives of a precursor film maker in Indochina time
Nguyễn Thị Kim ( niece of painter Vũ Cao Đàm)- Portrait Hanoi -Photographer Huong Ky Photo (original antique and vintage photo)
Photographer Huong Ky Photo, archives of a precursor film maker in Indochina time