Flower Market, Hanoi, c. 1930s

Details

• Museum-grade fine art reproduction from a 1930s street photography archive

• Bustling flower market scene outside Hanoi’s iconic Les Halles centrales

• Brims with colonial architecture, áo dài, nón lá, and streetcars of the era

• Expertly restored for tonal clarity and printed on archival cotton rag paper

• Ideal for vibrant, historically rich interiors and cultural spaces

About the Artwork
This dynamic street scene from 1930s French Indochina captures the energy of Hanoi’s central flower market. Lined with grand colonial arcades and buzzing with life, the image is a vivid record of urban life during the late colonial era. Vietnamese women in traditional nón lá hats tend to elaborate floral arrangements, while children and suited men weave through the crowded alleyways. A streetcar, a Nestlé billboard, and European-style buildings suggest a moment of global convergence. This richly detailed photograph immerses the viewer in a historical moment of beauty, commerce, and cultural layering.