Straatgezicht in Payakumbuh met langs de kant van de weg een onbekend echtpaar met baby en Indonesische kinderverzorgster (destijds 'baboe' genoemd) en bediende 1891 - 1912

This photograph, taken between 1891 and 1912 by Dutch photographer Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis, captures a street scene in Payakumbuh, Indonesia. The image depicts a dusty road lined with palm trees, with a European family walking along the path. The composition highlights the colonial context of the era, showcasing the stark contrast between the European family and the Indonesian landscape and figures. The photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Dutch colonial presence in Indonesia during the late 19th century.