Chinese woning aan de Molenvliet te Batavia 1870 - 1872

"Chinese woning aan de Molenvliet te Batavia" (Chinese house on the Molenvliet in Batavia) is an albumen print by Woodbury & Page, taken between 1870 and 1872. This photo, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases a traditional Chinese house in Batavia, Indonesia. The image captures the intricate details of the architecture, including the curved rooflines, decorative elements, and the open courtyard. The photograph offers a glimpse into the colonial past of Indonesia and the influence of Chinese culture in the region. The image is a significant piece of photographic documentation, depicting a snapshot of life in Batavia during the Dutch colonial era.