Costume and Command: Hát Bội Performers, Vietnam, c. 1900–1920
Costume and Command: Hát Bội Performers, Vietnam, c. 1900–1920 - Small (12x8") is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Costume and Command: Hát Bội Performers, Vietnam, c. 1900–1920
Details
• Museum-grade reproduction of a black-and-white photograph (c. 1900–1920)
• Depicts three Vietnamese Hát Bội (classical opera) performers in full theatrical costume
• Rich detailing in robes, headgear, facial expression, and performative posture
• Digitally restored for tonal clarity and historical fidelity
• Printed on archival cotton rag paper using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks
About the Artwork
This rare photograph captures three Hát Bội performers—practitioners of Vietnam’s classical opera tradition—standing poised in an outdoor setting, clad in dramatic costumes and ceremonial crowns. Hát Bội (or Tuồng) originated in imperial court culture and flourished through traveling troupes, combining stylized gesture, music, and Confucian themes. The visual language—elaborate embroidery, exaggerated footwear, ornamental headdresses—echoes Chinese influence while asserting its own distinct Southeast Asian identity. This image embodies the elegance and theatrical intensity of Vietnam’s historical performing arts.
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