Cochin Collection (#7)

PARIS: HYMN SINGER, c1750. Parisian types: The Hymn Singer. After an engraving by Charles-Nicholas Cochin (1715-1790)

Fishermen, Cochin, Kerala, India, Asia

Chinese fishing nets, Cochin, Kerala, India, Asia

Fishing Boats on the River Erdre, Nantes, France. These bateau-style boats have a small flat bottom with straight sides and were used as early as 1671 on the Saint Lawrence River, French Quebec

French colonial troops, Salonika Front, WW1
French colonial troops on the Salonika Front during the First World War. They are a Company of Annamites, a French Colonial Marine Infantry from Cochin China (Vietnam). Date: May 1916

Feathers from partridge cochin hens: longer secondary quill; solid hackle-feather; pencilled hackle-feather; centre of breast; flat of the wing; centre of back; centre of cushion; shorter secondary

Llull / Ramon / Cochin Eng
RAMON LLULL or RAYMOND LULLY Catalan mystic, philosopher, poet and missionary Date: ?1235 - 1316

A man and woman of Cochinchina (Vietnam). A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Indian spices on display in Kerala
Indian spices on display in Mattancherry, Cochin, Kerala State, India

Mask dancer in Kerala, India
A cultural mask dance in Cochin, Kerala State, India

Mondonville / Cochin 1768
JEAN JOSEPH CASSANEA DE MONDONVILLE French musician, Master of Music at the Chapelle du Roi

Vietnam River Scene
Native boats on the river Taifo in Cochin-China, the extreme south of Vietnam

Vietnamese Woman
Hue, a woman of Cochin-Cina in the extreme south of Vietnam

Hessian bags full of stem ginger, Cochin, Kerala state, India, Asia

Synagogue and Dutch church, Cochin, Kerala state, India, Asia

Fishing nets at sunset, Cochin, Kerala state, India, Asia

Fishermen on fishing boat, Cochin harbour, Kerala, India, Asia

Ferry boats, Cochin harbour, Kerala state, India, Asia

Cochin harbour, Kerala state, India, Asia

St. Francis church, the first burial place of Vasco da Gama, Cochin, Kerala state, India, Asia

Portrait of a Kathakali dance performer, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala state, India, Asia

Kathakali dance performers, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala state, India, Asia

St. Sebastian church, Cochin, Kerala state, India, Asia

COCHIN, INDIA, 1671
Four views of Cochin under Dutch occupation - to the North, on the sea side, and two aspects of the land side

COCHIN, INDIA, 1663
The City of Cochin at the time of its being taken by Admiral and General Van Goens - Cochin had been in English hands but the Dutch took it away from them

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Cochin, a city in Kerala, India, is a treasure trove of cultural and historical wonders. Mask dancers mesmerize onlookers with their vibrant performances, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Kerala. In Fort Kochi, amidst the hustle and bustle, a man gracefully carries a sack filled with aromatic ginger - an essential ingredient that adds flavor to local cuisine. The Church of our Lady of Hope stands tall on Vypin Island in Cochin. Its magnificent architecture reflects the religious diversity that thrives in this region. Meanwhile, memories from Touranne in Cochin China (now Vietnam) echo through time as we glimpse into the Pavilion of Cochin-China at the Paris Exhibition of 1889. Traveling back further to 1818, we catch glimpses of life in Cochin China through portraits capturing its people - men and women who embody the spirit and resilience of their land. The mid-17th-century artwork "Christ Carrying the Cross" evokes deep emotions as it portrays one's journey towards salvation. Venturing out to Fort Kochi once again, Chinese fishing nets dotting its shores create an enchanting sight against the backdrop of serene waters. These nets have become iconic symbols representing both tradition and livelihood for fishermen in this coastal town. Stepping into history itself, we discover "The Barbers Boutique, " an exquisite painting by Charles Nicolas Cochin from 1885. This artwork transports us to another era when grooming was elevated to an art form. Even naval history finds its place here as HMS Hawkins proudly sails through these waters – a British heavy cruiser leaving behind tales untold but etched forever within Cochin's maritime legacy. As twilight sets upon this captivating cityscape, fishermen tirelessly untangle their nets while embracing traditions passed down generations; reminding us that amidst all changes brought by time and progress lies an enduring connection between cultures - where East meets West harmoniously under Cochin's enchanting spell.