They are considered to be part of one of the most important collections of early colour photographs ever seen, capturing key moments in history and the dying embers of many cultures.
And now - more than a century after the ambitious project was launched - these incredible images are being brought to a mass audience for the first time.
In 1909, the millionaire French banker and philanthropist Albert Kahn embarked on a project to create a colour photographic record of the world and its people.
Africa
First World War
Indochina
Middle East
Portraits
The Americas
The Balkans
The Far East
Western Europe
And now - more than a century after the ambitious project was launched - these incredible images are being brought to a mass audience for the first time.
In 1909, the millionaire French banker and philanthropist Albert Kahn embarked on a project to create a colour photographic record of the world and its people.
Africa
Indochina
Middle East
Portraits
The Americas
The Balkans
The Far East
Western Europe
An interesting mix.
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