Groepsportret van lokale Surinaamse bevolking 1905

This cyanotype photograph, "Groepsportret van lokale Surinaamse bevolking," was taken in 1905 by Jacob Evert Wesenhagen. It depicts a group of Surinamese people standing in front of a wooden house. The image is a striking example of Wesenhagen’s work, which often focused on capturing the lives of indigenous people. The photograph is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The use of cyanotype, a photographic printing process that creates a blue print, gives the image a timeless quality. This cyanotype portrait provides a glimpse into the lives of Surinamese people in the early 20th century, highlighting the diverse population of Suriname and their cultural traditions.