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Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): European family with employees and monkeys, 1900
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Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): European family with employees and monkeys, 1900
LUX4810086 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): European family with employees and monkeys, 1900; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): European family with employees and monkeys, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine
Media ID 38103200
© Photo © Lux-in-Fine / Bridgeman Images
Group Photo Indochina Macaque Monkey Monkeys South East Asia Viet Nam Vietcong Vietnam Vietnam Vietnamese Vietnamese
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This print from 1900 captures a moment in time in Indochina/Vietnam, specifically Haiphong (Hai phong), showcasing an European family surrounded by their employees and playful monkeys. The image provides a glimpse into the colonial era, with the French family posing alongside their Vietnamese staff and the curious primates.
The scene is filled with cultural contrasts and complexities, highlighting the power dynamics of colonialism as well as the coexistence of different cultures within this historical period. The presence of monkeys adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise serious tone of the photograph, symbolizing both nature's innocence and humanity's exploitation.
The composition of the image is striking, with each individual playing a unique role in this tableau vivant. From children to adults, from Europeans to Asians, every person in the frame contributes to the narrative of this snapshot frozen in time.
As we reflect on this photograph taken over a century ago, we are reminded of how history shapes our present understanding of identity, diversity, and interconnectedness. It serves as a visual reminder of our shared past and prompts us to contemplate how far we have come since then.
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