Category: Artists

Professors surrounded by students of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine (The Fine Arts College of Indochina)'s first three classes in Hanoi circa 1927, Victor Tardieu (seated in the middle, holding his hat).

Mai Trung Thu, To Ngoc Van, Le Pho and the kids after a drawing session in the countryside, Hanoi, 1929 – a rare glimpse into the shared moments of three iconic Vietnamese artists during the early days of their creative journey.

Mai Trung Thu, self-portrait in the studio in Hue in 1931 – a striking moment of artistic introspection.

Le Pho, a contemplative self-portrait in profile, Hanoi, 1934, capturing the introspection of an artist in timeless monochrome.

Vu Cao Dam standing aboard the ship D’Artagnan in November 1931. Positioned alongside him are his sister and nephews, bidding their farewells before his journey.

Mai Trung Thu, Vu Cao Dam and Le Pho reading newspapers in Paris circa 1937.

Victor Tardieu (France, 1870-1937) in Hanoi, circa 1930-1935

Le Thi Luu (Vietnam/France, 1911-1988) through the camera of Mai Trung Thu (Vietnam/France, 1906-1980) in 1950

A group of students, including Vu Cao Dam (Vietnam/France, 1908-2000) (top, right), at the School of Fine Arts in Hanoi circa 1928; on the left-hand side, the bronze Tête de Jeune Fille Annamite (Young Annamite Girl) by Vu Cao Dam; on the back wall, a large painting by Le Pho; and the two large kakemonos ...

Inauguration of Buste de Victor Tardieu (Bust of Victor Tardieu) by Georges Khanh (Vietnam, 1902-Unknown) at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine, Hanoi, 1939, in the presence of local authorities, particularly Governor Camerlynk, teachers and students of the school. In the background, the villa and the workshop of La Jonchère.